Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 60450 60450, IL — Zone AE and 94107 94107, CA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 60450 60450, IL — Zone AE | 94107 94107, CA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 60450 60450, IL — Zone AE | 94107 94107, CA — Zone A |
| zip code | 60450 | 94107 |
| city | 60450 | 94107 |
| state | Illinois | California |
| state code | IL | 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 | 2,860 | 2,860 |
| base flood elevation | 14 ft | 9 ft |
| historical floods | 15 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2009 | 7 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2008 |
| nearest water | Potomac River (4.0 miles) | local river (2.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,302 | 513 |
| population | 52,610 | 29,601 |
| median home value | 292,852 | 136,304 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $43,428 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $173,261 |
| 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 | 9807C688J | 1650C797J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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