Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 25541 25541, WV — Zone AE and 36870 36870, AL — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 25541 25541, WV — Zone AE | 36870 36870, AL — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 25541 25541, WV — Zone AE | 36870 36870, AL — Zone AE |
| zip code | 25541 | 36870 |
| city | 25541 | 36870 |
| state | West Virginia | Alabama |
| state code | WV | 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 | 2,224 | 2,225 |
| base flood elevation | 25 ft | 10 ft |
| historical floods | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2021 | 12 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2006 |
| nearest water | Savannah River (1.1 miles) | Lake Superior (2.7 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,362 | 1,460 |
| population | 22,602 | 58,117 |
| median home value | 459,480 | 642,522 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $181,908 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $96,896 |
| 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 | 8237C435J | 5140C942J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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