Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 59472 59472, MT — Zone A and 68865 68865, NE — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 59472 59472, MT — Zone A | 68865 68865, NE — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 59472 59472, MT — Zone A | 68865 68865, NE — Zone AE |
| zip code | 59472 | 68865 |
| city | 59472 | 68865 |
| state | Montana | Nebraska |
| state code | MT | NE |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | 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 | 1,217 | 1,217 |
| base flood elevation | 9 ft | 18 ft |
| historical floods | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years |
| nearest water | Mississippi River (2.3 miles) | Galveston Bay (3.3 miles) |
| elevation ft | 4,719 | 1,785 |
| population | 37,152 | 8,352 |
| median home value | 143,311 | 414,670 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $56,757 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $27,428 |
| 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 | 7208C536J | 5559C185J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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