Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 30034 30034, GA — Zone A and 38868 38868, MS — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 30034 30034, GA — Zone A | 38868 38868, MS — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 30034 30034, GA — Zone A | 38868 38868, MS — Zone AE |
| zip code | 30034 | 38868 |
| city | 30034 | 38868 |
| state | Georgia | Mississippi |
| state code | GA | MS |
| 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 | 2,309 | 2,309 |
| base flood elevation | 9 ft | 11 ft |
| historical floods | 7 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2014 | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2009 |
| nearest water | James River (1.6 miles) | local creek (2.1 miles) |
| elevation ft | 2 | 818 |
| population | 79,784 | 75,792 |
| median home value | 453,808 | 341,797 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $146,892 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $45,050 |
| 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 | 8013C655J | 3894C329J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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