Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 04685 04685, ME — Zone D and 35460 35460, AL — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 04685 04685, ME — Zone D | 35460 35460, AL — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 04685 04685, ME — Zone D | 35460 35460, AL — Zone AE |
| zip code | 04685 | 35460 |
| city | 04685 | 35460 |
| state | Maine | Alabama |
| state code | ME | AL |
| category | Undetermined | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone D (Undetermined Risk — No Analysis Performed) | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) |
| risk level | Undetermined | High Risk |
| annual flood prob | Unknown — flood risk not yet determined by FEMA | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) |
| insurance required | Recommended — risk is undetermined | Required for federally-backed mortgages |
| avg annual premium | 947 | 947 |
| base flood elevation | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area | 7 ft |
| historical floods | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2011 |
| nearest water | Gulf of Mexico (4.3 miles) | Long Island Sound (1.7 miles) |
| elevation ft | 885 | 804 |
| population | 10,650 | 15,417 |
| median home value | 658,447 | 703,793 |
| flood damage risk | Unknown chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $119,753 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $137,016 |
| mitigation tips | Purchase flood insurance as a precaution; research historical flooding in your area; contact your local floodplain administrator; maintain proper drainage; prepare an emergency kit and evacuation plan. | 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 | 8399C688J | 2750C352J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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