Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 35755 35755, AL — Zone AE and 36477 36477, AL — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 35755 35755, AL — Zone AE | 36477 36477, AL — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 35755 35755, AL — Zone AE | 36477 36477, AL — Zone A |
| zip code | 35755 | 36477 |
| city | 35755 | 36477 |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| state code | AL | AL |
| 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 | 1,279 | 1,279 |
| base flood elevation | 27 ft | 26 ft |
| historical floods | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years |
| nearest water | Lake Michigan (3.5 miles) | Lake Superior (2.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 937 | 1,287 |
| population | 30,080 | 4,025 |
| median home value | 379,565 | 738,692 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $128,016 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $123,495 |
| 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 | 9911C879J | 7608C846J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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