Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 51536 51536, IA — Zone AE and 72619 72619, AR — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 51536 51536, IA — Zone AE | 72619 72619, AR — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 51536 51536, IA — Zone AE | 72619 72619, AR — Zone A |
| zip code | 51536 | 72619 |
| city | 51536 | 72619 |
| state | Iowa | Arkansas |
| state code | IA | AR |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) |
| risk level | High Risk | High Risk |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) |
| insurance required | Required for federally-backed mortgages | Required for federally-backed mortgages |
| avg annual premium | 1,449 | 1,449 |
| base flood elevation | 10 ft | 16 ft |
| historical floods | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 |
| nearest water | Lake Ontario (4.8 miles) | retention pond (0.3 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,105 | 1,940 |
| population | 11,522 | 43,132 |
| median home value | 707,139 | 345,277 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $41,007 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $169,988 |
| mitigation tips | Elevate utilities above base flood elevation; install sump pumps with battery backup; consider flood-proofing ground floor; maintain flood insurance; create an emergency evacuation plan; store important documents above flood level. | Elevate utilities above base flood elevation; install sump pumps with battery backup; consider flood-proofing ground floor; maintain flood insurance; create an emergency evacuation plan; store important documents above flood level. |
| fema map id | 8335C906J | 5500C277J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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