Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 36206 36206, AL — Zone A and 51541 51541, IA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 36206 36206, AL — Zone A | 51541 51541, IA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 36206 36206, AL — Zone A | 51541 51541, IA — Zone A |
| zip code | 36206 | 51541 |
| city | 36206 | 51541 |
| state | Alabama | Iowa |
| state code | AL | IA |
| 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 | 2,391 | 2,391 |
| base flood elevation | 14 ft | 19 ft |
| historical floods | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2012 | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2016 |
| nearest water | Hudson River (1.6 miles) | Merrimack River (4.3 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,276 | 580 |
| population | 17,165 | 8,622 |
| median home value | 248,310 | 423,347 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $48,850 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $128,826 |
| 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 | 2444C552J | 4945C602J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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