Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 36572 36572, AL — Zone VE and 78752 78752, TX — Zone VE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 36572 36572, AL — Zone VE | 78752 78752, TX — Zone VE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 36572 36572, AL — Zone VE | 78752 78752, TX — Zone VE |
| zip code | 36572 | 78752 |
| city | 36572 | 78752 |
| state | Alabama | Texas |
| state code | AL | TX |
| category | Very High Risk | Very High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) |
| risk level | Very High Risk | Very High Risk |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action |
| insurance required | Required — highest risk coastal zone | Required — highest risk coastal zone |
| avg annual premium | 5,401 | 5,392 |
| base flood elevation | 15 ft | 17 ft |
| historical floods | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2010 | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 |
| nearest water | Lake Ontario (2.5 miles) | Rio Grande (0.3 miles) |
| elevation ft | 404 | 1,492 |
| population | 57,889 | 36,637 |
| median home value | 305,427 | 754,350 |
| flood damage risk | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $38,606 | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $177,172 |
| mitigation tips | Reinforce foundation against wave action; install storm shutters; elevate entire structure if possible; maintain maximum flood insurance coverage; establish evacuation routes; consider relocating critical infrastructure to upper floors. | Reinforce foundation against wave action; install storm shutters; elevate entire structure if possible; maintain maximum flood insurance coverage; establish evacuation routes; consider relocating critical infrastructure to upper floors. |
| fema map id | 7464C926J | 8659C667J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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