Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 36579 36579, AL — Zone AE and 72156 72156, AR — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 36579 36579, AL — Zone AE | 72156 72156, AR — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 36579 36579, AL — Zone AE | 72156 72156, AR — Zone A |
| zip code | 36579 | 72156 |
| city | 36579 | 72156 |
| state | Alabama | Arkansas |
| state code | AL | AR |
| 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 | 2,153 | 2,153 |
| base flood elevation | 22 ft | 14 ft |
| historical floods | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2014 | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2008 |
| nearest water | Ohio River (1.0 miles) | Long Island Sound (4.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 9 | 1,180 |
| population | 15,664 | 31,631 |
| median home value | 677,296 | 152,107 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $78,096 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $36,338 |
| 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 | 7134C457J | 9935C716J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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