Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 21550 21550, MD — Zone AE and 34236 34236, FL — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 21550 21550, MD — Zone AE | 34236 34236, FL — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 21550 21550, MD — Zone AE | 34236 34236, FL — Zone AE |
| zip code | 21550 | 34236 |
| city | 21550 | 34236 |
| state | Maryland | Florida |
| state code | MD | FL |
| 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 | 2,869 | 2,869 |
| base flood elevation | 11 ft | 28 ft |
| historical floods | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 | 4 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2005 |
| nearest water | Red River (5.0 miles) | local stream (2.3 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,390 | 46 |
| population | 37,283 | 79,099 |
| median home value | 766,079 | 303,696 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $167,816 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $60,605 |
| 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 | 8874C633J | 7836C212J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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