Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 62078 62078, IL — Zone A and 71823 71823, AR — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 62078 62078, IL — Zone A | 71823 71823, AR — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 62078 62078, IL — Zone A | 71823 71823, AR — Zone A |
| zip code | 62078 | 71823 |
| city | 62078 | 71823 |
| state | Illinois | Arkansas |
| state code | IL | AR |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) |
| 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 | 2,187 | 2,187 |
| base flood elevation | 25 ft | 5 ft |
| historical floods | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2022 |
| nearest water | Delaware River (4.4 miles) | Savannah River (1.5 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,480 | 628 |
| population | 43,183 | 7,420 |
| median home value | 477,322 | 351,178 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $98,176 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $88,595 |
| 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 | 1253C316J | 4234C360J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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