Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 85250 85250, AZ — Zone AE and 95437 95437, CA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 85250 85250, AZ — Zone AE | 95437 95437, CA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 85250 85250, AZ — Zone AE | 95437 95437, CA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 85250 | 95437 |
| city | 85250 | 95437 |
| state | Arizona | California |
| state code | AZ | CA |
| 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 | 3,371 | 3,371 |
| base flood elevation | 12 ft | 28 ft |
| historical floods | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2020 |
| nearest water | Lake Huron (0.2 miles) | drainage canal (4.8 miles) |
| elevation ft | 7,282 | 1,936 |
| population | 21,388 | 44,573 |
| median home value | 486,617 | 489,677 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $149,528 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $93,383 |
| 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 | 6161C609J | 8171C985J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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