Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 27591 27591, NC — Zone AE and 78884 78884, TX — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 27591 27591, NC — Zone AE | 78884 78884, TX — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 27591 27591, NC — Zone AE | 78884 78884, TX — Zone AE |
| zip code | 27591 | 78884 |
| city | 27591 | 78884 |
| state | North Carolina | Texas |
| state code | NC | TX |
| 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 | 2,672 | 2,672 |
| base flood elevation | 18 ft | 9 ft |
| historical floods | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2021 | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2012 |
| nearest water | local stream (3.9 miles) | Tennessee River (2.9 miles) |
| elevation ft | 384 | 504 |
| population | 73,988 | 50,541 |
| median home value | 787,612 | 746,666 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $10,325 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $20,730 |
| 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 | 6884C978J | 6895C887J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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