Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 27968 27968, NC — Zone A and 32571 32571, FL — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 27968 27968, NC — Zone A | 32571 32571, FL — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 27968 27968, NC — Zone A | 32571 32571, FL — Zone A |
| zip code | 27968 | 32571 |
| city | 27968 | 32571 |
| state | North Carolina | Florida |
| state code | NC | FL |
| 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 | 2,731 | 2,731 |
| base flood elevation | 5 ft | 21 ft |
| historical floods | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 | 12 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 |
| nearest water | Tennessee River (4.0 miles) | local stream (1.0 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,040 | 9 |
| population | 70,194 | 33,847 |
| median home value | 371,559 | 761,576 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $140,712 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $22,470 |
| 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 | 1083C740J | 1933C125J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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