Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 60613 60613, IL — Zone A and 70611 70611, LA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 60613 60613, IL — Zone A | 70611 70611, LA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 60613 60613, IL — Zone A | 70611 70611, LA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 60613 | 70611 |
| city | 60613 | 70611 |
| state | Illinois | Louisiana |
| state code | IL | LA |
| 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 | 2,517 | 2,517 |
| base flood elevation | 14 ft | 8 ft |
| historical floods | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2007 | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 |
| nearest water | Merrimack River (4.9 miles) | Arkansas River (1.7 miles) |
| elevation ft | 175 | 92 |
| population | 69,906 | 16,707 |
| median home value | 627,019 | 329,692 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $27,483 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $112,436 |
| 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 | 7710C399J | 5161C453J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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