Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 56570 56570, MN — Zone AE and 62526 62526, IL — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 56570 56570, MN — Zone AE | 62526 62526, IL — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 56570 56570, MN — Zone AE | 62526 62526, IL — Zone AE |
| zip code | 56570 | 62526 |
| city | 56570 | 62526 |
| state | Minnesota | Illinois |
| state code | MN | IL |
| 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 | 2,499 | 2,499 |
| base flood elevation | 9 ft | 22 ft |
| historical floods | 15 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2009 | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2020 |
| nearest water | Long Island Sound (2.4 miles) | Atlantic Ocean (3.9 miles) |
| elevation ft | 403 | 552 |
| population | 46,114 | 65,144 |
| median home value | 234,485 | 352,066 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $18,365 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $118,998 |
| 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 | 7105C809J | 2832C912J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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