Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 35974 35974, AL — Zone AE and 60480 60480, IL — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 35974 35974, AL — Zone AE | 60480 60480, IL — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 35974 35974, AL — Zone AE | 60480 60480, IL — Zone AE |
| zip code | 35974 | 60480 |
| city | 35974 | 60480 |
| state | Alabama | Illinois |
| state code | AL | IL |
| 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 | 3,237 | 3,237 |
| base flood elevation | 22 ft | 7 ft |
| historical floods | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2006 | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2012 |
| nearest water | Missouri River (0.3 miles) | Columbia River (0.1 miles) |
| elevation ft | 198 | 1,659 |
| population | 43,922 | 22,384 |
| median home value | 528,940 | 439,217 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $169,717 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $44,240 |
| 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 | 7043C149J | 9377C286J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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