Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 27865 27865, NC — Zone AE and 34715 34715, FL — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 27865 27865, NC — Zone AE | 34715 34715, FL — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 27865 27865, NC — Zone AE | 34715 34715, FL — Zone AE |
| zip code | 27865 | 34715 |
| city | 27865 | 34715 |
| state | North Carolina | Florida |
| state code | NC | 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 | 2,942 | 2,942 |
| base flood elevation | 11 ft | 20 ft |
| historical floods | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2022 | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2008 |
| nearest water | Chesapeake Bay (2.7 miles) | Chesapeake Bay (4.3 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,459 | 88 |
| population | 62,101 | 32,668 |
| median home value | 378,983 | 455,505 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $109,994 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $26,207 |
| 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 | 2238C422J | 4841C449J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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