Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 61750 61750, IL — Zone A and 62896 62896, IL — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 61750 61750, IL — Zone A | 62896 62896, IL — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 61750 61750, IL — Zone A | 62896 62896, IL — Zone AE |
| zip code | 61750 | 62896 |
| city | 61750 | 62896 |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| state code | IL | IL |
| 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 | 2,075 | 2,075 |
| base flood elevation | 20 ft | 28 ft |
| historical floods | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2016 | 15 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2021 |
| nearest water | Tennessee River (3.6 miles) | Ohio River (1.2 miles) |
| elevation ft | 815 | 203 |
| population | 56,045 | 36,524 |
| median home value | 792,874 | 187,064 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $64,907 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $147,104 |
| 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 | 6630C106J | 8377C772J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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