Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 36277 36277, AL — Zone AE and 79922 79922, TX — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 36277 36277, AL — Zone AE | 79922 79922, TX — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 36277 36277, AL — Zone AE | 79922 79922, TX — Zone AE |
| zip code | 36277 | 79922 |
| city | 36277 | 79922 |
| 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 | 3,063 | 3,063 |
| base flood elevation | 27 ft | 14 ft |
| historical floods | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2007 | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2005 |
| nearest water | drainage canal (4.2 miles) | Pacific Ocean (1.9 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,594 | 1,678 |
| population | 38,508 | 76,831 |
| median home value | 373,258 | 542,123 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $21,614 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $185,924 |
| 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 | 6495C219J | 5584C871J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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