Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 36043 36043, AL — Zone AE and 79518 79518, TX — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 36043 36043, AL — Zone AE | 79518 79518, TX — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 36043 36043, AL — Zone AE | 79518 79518, TX — Zone AE |
| zip code | 36043 | 79518 |
| city | 36043 | 79518 |
| state | Alabama | Texas |
| state code | AL | TX |
| 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 | 3,290 | 3,290 |
| base flood elevation | 17 ft | 16 ft |
| historical floods | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2020 | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2004 |
| nearest water | Lake Michigan (2.3 miles) | Rio Grande (3.7 miles) |
| elevation ft | 529 | 44 |
| population | 3,119 | 52,624 |
| median home value | 383,480 | 176,408 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $34,806 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $68,408 |
| 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 | 9431C151J | 8569C266J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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