Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 35824 35824, AL — Zone A and 43977 43977, OH — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 35824 35824, AL — Zone A | 43977 43977, OH — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 35824 35824, AL — Zone A | 43977 43977, OH — Zone AE |
| zip code | 35824 | 43977 |
| city | 35824 | 43977 |
| 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 | 2,572 | 2,572 |
| base flood elevation | 16 ft | 19 ft |
| historical floods | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2010 | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2008 |
| nearest water | Long Island Sound (4.4 miles) | Pacific Ocean (1.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,040 | 1,463 |
| population | 10,790 | 896 |
| median home value | 269,279 | 291,776 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $43,470 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $173,132 |
| 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 | 2344C592J | 4575C485J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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