Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 31079 31079, GA — Zone AE and 49057 49057, MI — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 31079 31079, GA — Zone AE | 49057 49057, MI — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 31079 31079, GA — Zone AE | 49057 49057, MI — Zone AE |
| zip code | 31079 | 49057 |
| city | 31079 | 49057 |
| state | Georgia | Michigan |
| state code | GA | MI |
| 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 | 2,522 | 2,522 |
| base flood elevation | 6 ft | 29 ft |
| historical floods | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2005 | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2011 |
| nearest water | Savannah River (0.5 miles) | local creek (3.1 miles) |
| elevation ft | 893 | 621 |
| population | 58,494 | 26,274 |
| median home value | 675,027 | 560,743 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $18,787 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $60,694 |
| 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 | 7998C277J | 6783C892J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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