Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 36475 36475, AL — Zone AE and 79772 79772, TX — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 36475 36475, AL — Zone AE | 79772 79772, TX — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 36475 36475, AL — Zone AE | 79772 79772, TX — Zone A |
| zip code | 36475 | 79772 |
| city | 36475 | 79772 |
| state | Alabama | Texas |
| state code | AL | TX |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | 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 | 2,360 | 2,360 |
| base flood elevation | 5 ft | 14 ft |
| historical floods | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2007 | 7 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2014 |
| nearest water | local creek (0.7 miles) | local river (0.2 miles) |
| elevation ft | 111 | 458 |
| population | 48,943 | 77,350 |
| median home value | 561,686 | 583,954 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $100,657 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $110,232 |
| 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 | 1791C220J | 8233C193J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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