Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 12534 12534, NY — Zone A and 36108 36108, AL — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 12534 12534, NY — Zone A | 36108 36108, AL — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 12534 12534, NY — Zone A | 36108 36108, AL — Zone A |
| zip code | 12534 | 36108 |
| city | 12534 | 36108 |
| state | New York | Alabama |
| state code | NY | AL |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | 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 | 1,410 | 1,410 |
| base flood elevation | 25 ft | 15 ft |
| historical floods | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2013 | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2016 |
| nearest water | Savannah River (1.9 miles) | Pacific Ocean (4.1 miles) |
| elevation ft | 987 | 840 |
| population | 42,935 | 9,505 |
| median home value | 610,271 | 554,581 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $163,141 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $83,327 |
| 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 | 8858C237J | 4484C945J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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