Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 30145 30145, GA — Zone A and 36522 36522, AL — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 30145 30145, GA — Zone A | 36522 36522, AL — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 30145 30145, GA — Zone A | 36522 36522, AL — Zone AE |
| zip code | 30145 | 36522 |
| city | 30145 | 36522 |
| state | Georgia | Alabama |
| state code | GA | AL |
| 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 | 1,039 | 1,039 |
| base flood elevation | 17 ft | 24 ft |
| historical floods | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2009 | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2007 |
| nearest water | Lake Michigan (1.8 miles) | Lake Superior (1.7 miles) |
| elevation ft | 802 | 11 |
| population | 19,288 | 63,500 |
| median home value | 623,956 | 563,604 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $74,371 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $175,968 |
| 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 | 1808C730J | 1615C357J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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