Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 61731 61731, IL — Zone A and 86335 86335, AZ — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 61731 61731, IL — Zone A | 86335 86335, AZ — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 61731 61731, IL — Zone A | 86335 86335, AZ — Zone AE |
| zip code | 61731 | 86335 |
| city | 61731 | 86335 |
| state | Illinois | Arizona |
| state code | IL | AZ |
| 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 | 2,189 | 2,189 |
| base flood elevation | 11 ft | 13 ft |
| historical floods | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2018 | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 |
| nearest water | Lake Erie (4.0 miles) | James River (1.1 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,813 | 5,420 |
| population | 8,795 | 51,950 |
| median home value | 351,909 | 470,903 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $78,120 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $124,125 |
| 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 | 7492C244J | 2083C551J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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