Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 08536 08536, NJ — Zone D and 71859 71859, AR — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 08536 08536, NJ — Zone D | 71859 71859, AR — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 08536 08536, NJ — Zone D | 71859 71859, AR — Zone A |
| zip code | 08536 | 71859 |
| city | 08536 | 71859 |
| state | New Jersey | Arkansas |
| state code | NJ | AR |
| category | Undetermined | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone D (Undetermined Risk — No Analysis Performed) | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) |
| 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 | 1,102 | 1,102 |
| base flood elevation | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area | 16 ft |
| historical floods | 4 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2018 | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 |
| nearest water | Connecticut River (3.2 miles) | drainage canal (2.4 miles) |
| elevation ft | 337 | 1,657 |
| population | 12,053 | 5,792 |
| median home value | 496,557 | 278,600 |
| flood damage risk | Unknown chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $23,373 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $159,516 |
| 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 | 4911C781J | 4787C792J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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