Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 27326 27326, NC — Zone A and 27844 27844, NC — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 27326 27326, NC — Zone A | 27844 27844, NC — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 27326 27326, NC — Zone A | 27844 27844, NC — Zone A |
| zip code | 27326 | 27844 |
| city | 27326 | 27844 |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| state code | NC | NC |
| 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 | 2,949 | 2,949 |
| base flood elevation | 10 ft | 5 ft |
| historical floods | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2009 | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2009 |
| nearest water | Rio Grande (4.5 miles) | local creek (3.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,376 | 129 |
| population | 30,107 | 23,861 |
| median home value | 528,538 | 423,310 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $133,342 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $40,282 |
| 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 | 5989C595J | 7861C137J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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