Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 62939 62939, IL — Zone AE and 76102 76102, TX — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 62939 62939, IL — Zone AE | 76102 76102, TX — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 62939 62939, IL — Zone AE | 76102 76102, TX — Zone A |
| zip code | 62939 | 76102 |
| city | 62939 | 76102 |
| state | Illinois | Texas |
| state code | IL | TX |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | 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 | 1,897 | 1,897 |
| base flood elevation | 7 ft | 16 ft |
| historical floods | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2006 | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 |
| nearest water | Hudson River (4.2 miles) | Merrimack River (3.3 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,765 | 1,300 |
| population | 54,516 | 44,174 |
| median home value | 464,575 | 613,767 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $72,149 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $164,638 |
| 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 | 8860C755J | 5272C529J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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