Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 27928 27928, NC — Zone AE and 95659 95659, CA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 27928 27928, NC — Zone AE | 95659 95659, CA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 27928 27928, NC — Zone AE | 95659 95659, CA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 27928 | 95659 |
| city | 27928 | 95659 |
| state | North Carolina | California |
| state code | NC | CA |
| 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 | 3,299 | 3,299 |
| base flood elevation | 11 ft | 18 ft |
| historical floods | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2013 | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2006 |
| nearest water | Puget Sound (1.2 miles) | Lake Ontario (1.5 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,410 | 530 |
| population | 60,026 | 63,740 |
| median home value | 366,996 | 203,016 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $151,056 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $148,741 |
| 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 | 2830C904J | 7044C399J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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