Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 35953 35953, AL — Zone AE and 71838 71838, AR — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 35953 35953, AL — Zone AE | 71838 71838, AR — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 35953 35953, AL — Zone AE | 71838 71838, AR — Zone AE |
| zip code | 35953 | 71838 |
| city | 35953 | 71838 |
| state | Alabama | Arkansas |
| state code | AL | AR |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | 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 | 2,585 | 2,585 |
| base flood elevation | 19 ft | 21 ft |
| historical floods | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2008 | 15 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2008 |
| nearest water | Pacific Ocean (2.6 miles) | James River (1.3 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,526 | 911 |
| population | 42,928 | 78,495 |
| median home value | 292,437 | 522,404 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $151,400 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $168,382 |
| 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 | 4242C516J | 8240C850J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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