Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 12475 12475, NY — Zone AE and 36579 36579, AL — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 12475 12475, NY — Zone AE | 36579 36579, AL — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 12475 12475, NY — Zone AE | 36579 36579, AL — Zone AE |
| zip code | 12475 | 36579 |
| city | 12475 | 36579 |
| state | New York | Alabama |
| state code | NY | AL |
| 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 | 2,153 | 2,153 |
| base flood elevation | 14 ft | 22 ft |
| historical floods | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2019 | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2014 |
| nearest water | Delaware River (0.3 miles) | Ohio River (1.0 miles) |
| elevation ft | 247 | 9 |
| population | 27,177 | 15,664 |
| median home value | 124,190 | 677,296 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $17,825 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $78,096 |
| 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 | 1606C930J | 7134C457J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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