Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 36548 36548, AL — Zone AE and 56220 56220, MN — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 36548 36548, AL — Zone AE | 56220 56220, MN — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 36548 36548, AL — Zone AE | 56220 56220, MN — Zone AE |
| zip code | 36548 | 56220 |
| city | 36548 | 56220 |
| state | Alabama | Minnesota |
| state code | AL | MN |
| 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 | 3,177 | 3,176 |
| base flood elevation | 19 ft | 14 ft |
| historical floods | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2013 | 15 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2008 |
| nearest water | Columbia River (3.2 miles) | Potomac River (3.5 miles) |
| elevation ft | 165 | 1,067 |
| population | 78,265 | 74,709 |
| median home value | 166,805 | 496,169 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $70,974 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $159,504 |
| 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 | 6081C563J | 2875C984J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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