Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 36032 36032, AL — Zone AE and 52249 52249, IA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 36032 36032, AL — Zone AE | 52249 52249, IA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 36032 36032, AL — Zone AE | 52249 52249, IA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 36032 | 52249 |
| city | 36032 | 52249 |
| state | Alabama | Iowa |
| state code | AL | IA |
| 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 | 1,262 | 1,262 |
| base flood elevation | 24 ft | 28 ft |
| historical floods | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2014 | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2007 |
| nearest water | retention pond (0.3 miles) | local river (1.8 miles) |
| elevation ft | 927 | 1,588 |
| population | 53,744 | 34,667 |
| median home value | 189,531 | 436,218 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $44,869 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $188,103 |
| 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 | 4086C652J | 7156C925J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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