Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 28733 28733, NC — Zone A and 45131 45131, OH — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 28733 28733, NC — Zone A | 45131 45131, OH — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 28733 28733, NC — Zone A | 45131 45131, OH — Zone AE |
| zip code | 28733 | 45131 |
| city | 28733 | 45131 |
| state | North Carolina | Ohio |
| state code | NC | OH |
| 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 | 1,846 | 1,846 |
| base flood elevation | 16 ft | 13 ft |
| historical floods | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2018 | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2010 |
| nearest water | Lake Ontario (0.3 miles) | Gulf of Mexico (1.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 104 | 1,068 |
| population | 2,439 | 3,226 |
| median home value | 225,753 | 514,891 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $77,144 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $13,122 |
| 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 | 4601C323J | 3074C685J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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