Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 28207 28207, NC — Zone VE and 35457 35457, AL — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 28207 28207, NC — Zone VE | 35457 35457, AL — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 28207 28207, NC — Zone VE | 35457 35457, AL — Zone AE |
| zip code | 28207 | 35457 |
| city | 28207 | 35457 |
| state | North Carolina | Alabama |
| state code | NC | AL |
| category | Very High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) |
| risk level | Very High Risk | High Risk |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) |
| insurance required | Required — highest risk coastal zone | Required for federally-backed mortgages |
| avg annual premium | 2,564 | 2,564 |
| base flood elevation | 16 ft | 16 ft |
| historical floods | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2014 | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 |
| nearest water | retention pond (0.2 miles) | Lake Superior (3.5 miles) |
| elevation ft | 189 | 1,637 |
| population | 25,376 | 30,834 |
| median home value | 706,619 | 676,598 |
| flood damage risk | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $23,338 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $166,726 |
| mitigation tips | Reinforce foundation against wave action; install storm shutters; elevate entire structure if possible; maintain maximum flood insurance coverage; establish evacuation routes; consider relocating critical infrastructure to upper floors. | 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 | 8655C709J | 1503C996J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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