Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 12917 12917, NY — Zone AE and 35565 35565, AL — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 12917 12917, NY — Zone AE | 35565 35565, AL — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 12917 12917, NY — Zone AE | 35565 35565, AL — Zone A |
| zip code | 12917 | 35565 |
| city | 12917 | 35565 |
| state | New York | Alabama |
| state code | NY | 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 | 2,085 | 2,085 |
| base flood elevation | 15 ft | 17 ft |
| historical floods | 7 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2021 |
| nearest water | Galveston Bay (0.6 miles) | local stream (2.5 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,605 | 1,037 |
| population | 76,366 | 45,713 |
| median home value | 654,486 | 329,557 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $51,088 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $38,555 |
| 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 | 5559C753J | 2286C210J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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