Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 61252 61252, IL — Zone AE and 79603 79603, TX — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 61252 61252, IL — Zone AE | 79603 79603, TX — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 61252 61252, IL — Zone AE | 79603 79603, TX — Zone AE |
| zip code | 61252 | 79603 |
| city | 61252 | 79603 |
| state | Illinois | Texas |
| state code | IL | TX |
| 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 | 2,545 | 2,545 |
| base flood elevation | 25 ft | 13 ft |
| historical floods | 15 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 | 15 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2007 |
| nearest water | Potomac River (0.8 miles) | Connecticut River (1.8 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,385 | 1,621 |
| population | 46,327 | 36,310 |
| median home value | 117,869 | 185,147 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $18,871 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $136,404 |
| 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 | 4085C396J | 2847C480J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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