Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 53129 53129, WI — Zone AE and 93242 93242, CA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 53129 53129, WI — Zone AE | 93242 93242, CA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 53129 53129, WI — Zone AE | 93242 93242, CA — Zone A |
| zip code | 53129 | 93242 |
| city | 53129 | 93242 |
| state | Wisconsin | California |
| state code | WI | CA |
| 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 | 1,511 | 1,511 |
| base flood elevation | 14 ft | 9 ft |
| historical floods | 2 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: 2005 |
| nearest water | Rio Grande (3.7 miles) | Puget Sound (1.3 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,997 | 616 |
| population | 12,524 | 63,923 |
| median home value | 390,102 | 439,603 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $61,864 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $12,298 |
| 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 | 8444C467J | 5148C790J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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