Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 54436 54436, WI — Zone AE and 59256 59256, MT — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 54436 54436, WI — Zone AE | 59256 59256, MT — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 54436 54436, WI — Zone AE | 59256 59256, MT — Zone A |
| zip code | 54436 | 59256 |
| city | 54436 | 59256 |
| state | Wisconsin | Montana |
| state code | WI | MT |
| 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 | 1,627 | 1,627 |
| base flood elevation | 15 ft | 18 ft |
| historical floods | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2009 | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2006 |
| nearest water | Pacific Ocean (0.5 miles) | drainage canal (2.8 miles) |
| elevation ft | 271 | 4,537 |
| population | 55,721 | 57,285 |
| median home value | 636,398 | 422,407 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $172,129 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $39,432 |
| 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 | 9065C145J | 9283C466J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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