Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 36603 36603, AL — Zone A and 48374 48374, MI — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 36603 36603, AL — Zone A | 48374 48374, MI — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 36603 36603, AL — Zone A | 48374 48374, MI — Zone A |
| zip code | 36603 | 48374 |
| city | 36603 | 48374 |
| state | Alabama | Michigan |
| state code | AL | MI |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | 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 | 1,446 | 1,446 |
| base flood elevation | 9 ft | 25 ft |
| historical floods | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2014 |
| nearest water | local river (3.6 miles) | Tampa Bay (1.3 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,710 | 96 |
| population | 2,095 | 54,612 |
| median home value | 657,834 | 617,757 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $148,330 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $59,190 |
| 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 | 5200C670J | 7601C856J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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