Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 61848 61848, IL — Zone AE and 70548 70548, LA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 61848 61848, IL — Zone AE | 70548 70548, LA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 61848 61848, IL — Zone AE | 70548 70548, LA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 61848 | 70548 |
| city | 61848 | 70548 |
| state | Illinois | Louisiana |
| state code | IL | LA |
| 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 | 1,329 | 1,329 |
| base flood elevation | 15 ft | 28 ft |
| historical floods | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 |
| nearest water | Rio Grande (1.7 miles) | Lake Ontario (0.2 miles) |
| elevation ft | 765 | 85 |
| population | 6,991 | 28,914 |
| median home value | 778,902 | 624,927 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $81,176 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $155,147 |
| 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 | 9985C795J | 7565C200J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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