Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 52344 52344, IA — Zone A and 84740 84740, UT — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 52344 52344, IA — Zone A | 84740 84740, UT — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 52344 52344, IA — Zone A | 84740 84740, UT — Zone A |
| zip code | 52344 | 84740 |
| city | 52344 | 84740 |
| state | Iowa | Utah |
| state code | IA | UT |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | 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 | 2,767 | 2,767 |
| base flood elevation | 7 ft | 9 ft |
| historical floods | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2021 | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 |
| nearest water | Galveston Bay (4.4 miles) | Merrimack River (2.8 miles) |
| elevation ft | 756 | 2,131 |
| population | 891 | 69,956 |
| median home value | 109,557 | 106,561 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $40,705 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $85,093 |
| 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 | 1624C406J | 9058C650J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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