Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 33190 33190, FL — Zone VE and 78261 78261, TX — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 33190 33190, FL — Zone VE | 78261 78261, TX — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 33190 33190, FL — Zone VE | 78261 78261, TX — Zone AE |
| zip code | 33190 | 78261 |
| city | 33190 | 78261 |
| state | Florida | Texas |
| state code | FL | TX |
| category | Very High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) |
| risk level | Very High Risk | High Risk |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) |
| insurance required | Required — highest risk coastal zone | Required for federally-backed mortgages |
| avg annual premium | 3,265 | 3,265 |
| base flood elevation | 12 ft | 19 ft |
| historical floods | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 |
| nearest water | Hudson River (0.8 miles) | Merrimack River (1.3 miles) |
| elevation ft | 77 | 552 |
| population | 8,453 | 39,412 |
| median home value | 304,405 | 718,695 |
| flood damage risk | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $47,045 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $56,845 |
| mitigation tips | Reinforce foundation against wave action; install storm shutters; elevate entire structure if possible; maintain maximum flood insurance coverage; establish evacuation routes; consider relocating critical infrastructure to upper floors. | 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 | 9120C803J | 4403C436J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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