Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 36264 36264, AL — Zone A and 95039 95039, CA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 36264 36264, AL — Zone A | 95039 95039, CA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 36264 36264, AL — Zone A | 95039 95039, CA — Zone A |
| zip code | 36264 | 95039 |
| city | 36264 | 95039 |
| state | Alabama | California |
| state code | AL | CA |
| 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 | 2,537 | 2,537 |
| base flood elevation | 24 ft | 9 ft |
| historical floods | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2021 | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2005 |
| nearest water | retention pond (0.7 miles) | Chesapeake Bay (2.5 miles) |
| elevation ft | 728 | 419 |
| population | 68,907 | 1,671 |
| median home value | 438,401 | 797,329 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $129,749 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $82,768 |
| 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 | 2230C851J | 2711C565J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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