Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 35773 35773, AL — Zone A and 39766 39766, MS — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 35773 35773, AL — Zone A | 39766 39766, MS — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 35773 35773, AL — Zone A | 39766 39766, MS — Zone AE |
| zip code | 35773 | 39766 |
| city | 35773 | 39766 |
| state | Alabama | Mississippi |
| state code | AL | MS |
| 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 | 2,948 | 2,948 |
| base flood elevation | 28 ft | 30 ft |
| historical floods | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2014 | 12 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2008 |
| nearest water | Mississippi River (1.7 miles) | Arkansas River (0.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 776 | 1,179 |
| population | 61,769 | 79,719 |
| median home value | 726,087 | 671,180 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $125,149 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $54,877 |
| 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 | 5824C182J | 3709C985J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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