Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 35476 35476, AL — Zone A and 61448 61448, IL — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 35476 35476, AL — Zone A | 61448 61448, IL — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 35476 35476, AL — Zone A | 61448 61448, IL — Zone AE |
| zip code | 35476 | 61448 |
| city | 35476 | 61448 |
| state | Alabama | Illinois |
| state code | AL | IL |
| 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 | 1,990 | 1,990 |
| base flood elevation | 14 ft | 23 ft |
| historical floods | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2005 | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2011 |
| nearest water | Puget Sound (2.1 miles) | Lake Ontario (0.5 miles) |
| elevation ft | 216 | 1,438 |
| population | 1,460 | 30,203 |
| median home value | 762,641 | 235,957 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $131,792 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $12,069 |
| 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 | 1464C261J | 8424C484J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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