Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 36205 36205, AL — Zone A and 71859 71859, AR — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 36205 36205, AL — Zone A | 71859 71859, AR — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 36205 36205, AL — Zone A | 71859 71859, AR — Zone A |
| zip code | 36205 | 71859 |
| city | 36205 | 71859 |
| state | Alabama | Arkansas |
| state code | AL | AR |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | 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 | 1,102 | 1,102 |
| base flood elevation | 17 ft | 16 ft |
| historical floods | 7 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2021 | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 |
| nearest water | Red River (1.8 miles) | drainage canal (2.4 miles) |
| elevation ft | 84 | 1,657 |
| population | 9,360 | 5,792 |
| median home value | 148,072 | 278,600 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $155,401 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $159,516 |
| 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 | 3123C663J | 4787C792J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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