Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 35504 35504, AL — Zone A and 45696 45696, OH — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 35504 35504, AL — Zone A | 45696 45696, OH — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 35504 35504, AL — Zone A | 45696 45696, OH — Zone AE |
| zip code | 35504 | 45696 |
| city | 35504 | 45696 |
| state | Alabama | Ohio |
| state code | AL | OH |
| 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 | 1,316 | 1,316 |
| base flood elevation | 26 ft | 27 ft |
| historical floods | 7 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 | 4 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2020 |
| nearest water | Colorado River (1.8 miles) | Rio Grande (0.9 miles) |
| elevation ft | 333 | 1,191 |
| population | 27,882 | 54,088 |
| median home value | 202,367 | 172,573 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $101,664 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $34,932 |
| 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 | 4847C670J | 2716C563J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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