Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 28526 28526, NC — Zone A and 95917 95917, CA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 28526 28526, NC — Zone A | 95917 95917, CA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 28526 28526, NC — Zone A | 95917 95917, CA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 28526 | 95917 |
| city | 28526 | 95917 |
| state | North Carolina | California |
| state code | NC | CA |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | 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 | 2,260 | 2,260 |
| base flood elevation | 15 ft | 9 ft |
| historical floods | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2007 | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 |
| nearest water | Merrimack River (3.6 miles) | Gulf of Mexico (0.7 miles) |
| elevation ft | 232 | 905 |
| population | 3,306 | 33,120 |
| median home value | 640,110 | 369,105 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $42,120 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $82,141 |
| 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 | 8083C756J | 9658C374J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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