Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 60953 60953, IL — Zone AE and 76884 76884, TX — Zone VE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 60953 60953, IL — Zone AE | 76884 76884, TX — Zone VE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 60953 60953, IL — Zone AE | 76884 76884, TX — Zone VE |
| zip code | 60953 | 76884 |
| city | 60953 | 76884 |
| state | Illinois | Texas |
| state code | IL | TX |
| category | High Risk | Very High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) |
| risk level | High Risk | Very High Risk |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action |
| insurance required | Required for federally-backed mortgages | Required — highest risk coastal zone |
| avg annual premium | 3,338 | 3,338 |
| base flood elevation | 27 ft | 11 ft |
| historical floods | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2010 |
| nearest water | Lake Huron (1.4 miles) | Tennessee River (0.2 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,556 | 20 |
| population | 46,135 | 7,667 |
| median home value | 699,494 | 396,313 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $190,154 | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $22,072 |
| 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. | Reinforce foundation against wave action; install storm shutters; elevate entire structure if possible; maintain maximum flood insurance coverage; establish evacuation routes; consider relocating critical infrastructure to upper floors. |
| fema map id | 4788C357J | 2385C253J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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