Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 02030 02030, MA — Zone AE and 36773 36773, AL — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 02030 02030, MA — Zone AE | 36773 36773, AL — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 02030 02030, MA — Zone AE | 36773 36773, AL — Zone A |
| zip code | 02030 | 36773 |
| city | 02030 | 36773 |
| state | Massachusetts | Alabama |
| state code | MA | AL |
| 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 | 2,730 | 2,730 |
| base flood elevation | 14 ft | 24 ft |
| historical floods | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2007 | 12 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 |
| nearest water | Savannah River (0.7 miles) | Missouri River (4.9 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,883 | 1,453 |
| population | 67,807 | 68,310 |
| median home value | 675,640 | 554,675 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $178,738 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $97,500 |
| 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 | 4253C226J | 3141C200J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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