Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 35457 35457, AL — Zone AE and 50620 50620, IA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 35457 35457, AL — Zone AE | 50620 50620, IA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 35457 35457, AL — Zone AE | 50620 50620, IA — Zone A |
| zip code | 35457 | 50620 |
| city | 35457 | 50620 |
| state | Alabama | Iowa |
| state code | AL | IA |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) |
| 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 | 2,564 | 2,564 |
| base flood elevation | 16 ft | 30 ft |
| historical floods | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 |
| nearest water | Lake Superior (3.5 miles) | Merrimack River (1.3 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,637 | 591 |
| population | 30,834 | 76,897 |
| median home value | 676,598 | 602,440 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $166,726 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $111,134 |
| 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 | 1503C996J | 8232C527J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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