Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 61279 61279, IL — Zone AE and 78583 78583, TX — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 61279 61279, IL — Zone AE | 78583 78583, TX — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 61279 61279, IL — Zone AE | 78583 78583, TX — Zone AE |
| zip code | 61279 | 78583 |
| city | 61279 | 78583 |
| 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 | 3,116 | 3,116 |
| base flood elevation | 20 ft | 24 ft |
| historical floods | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2019 | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2019 |
| nearest water | Colorado River (3.1 miles) | local stream (3.0 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,062 | 537 |
| population | 70,120 | 54,657 |
| median home value | 727,058 | 181,503 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $98,573 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $23,644 |
| 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 | 9053C170J | 5163C275J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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