Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 52543 52543, IA — Zone AE and 55312 55312, MN — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 52543 52543, IA — Zone AE | 55312 55312, MN — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 52543 52543, IA — Zone AE | 55312 55312, MN — Zone AE |
| zip code | 52543 | 55312 |
| city | 52543 | 55312 |
| state | Iowa | Minnesota |
| state code | IA | MN |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) |
| 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 | 1,615 | 1,615 |
| base flood elevation | 25 ft | 26 ft |
| historical floods | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 |
| nearest water | Missouri River (3.3 miles) | Hudson River (4.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,539 | 333 |
| population | 38,690 | 21,793 |
| median home value | 599,104 | 731,030 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $141,329 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $193,101 |
| 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 | 2727C118J | 9897C475J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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