Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 28611 28611, NC — Zone AE and 35035 35035, AL — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 28611 28611, NC — Zone AE | 35035 35035, AL — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 28611 28611, NC — Zone AE | 35035 35035, AL — Zone AE |
| zip code | 28611 | 35035 |
| city | 28611 | 35035 |
| state | North Carolina | Alabama |
| state code | NC | AL |
| 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 | 1,701 | 1,701 |
| base flood elevation | 11 ft | 8 ft |
| historical floods | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2006 | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2018 |
| nearest water | Merrimack River (1.5 miles) | Ohio River (4.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,860 | 1,019 |
| population | 43,351 | 76,193 |
| median home value | 488,169 | 514,662 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $177,734 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $42,357 |
| 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 | 2376C349J | 7517C349J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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