Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 35971 35971, AL — Zone AE and 93433 93433, CA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 35971 35971, AL — Zone AE | 93433 93433, CA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 35971 35971, AL — Zone AE | 93433 93433, CA — Zone A |
| zip code | 35971 | 93433 |
| city | 35971 | 93433 |
| state | Alabama | California |
| state code | AL | CA |
| 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 | 1,329 | 1,329 |
| base flood elevation | 7 ft | 22 ft |
| historical floods | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2012 | 7 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2021 |
| nearest water | Arkansas River (2.7 miles) | James River (1.7 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,412 | 77 |
| population | 30,914 | 47,857 |
| median home value | 760,227 | 652,292 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $121,015 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $24,715 |
| 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 | 3835C260J | 9842C865J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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