Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 36916 36916, AL — Zone X-shaded and 42003 42003, KY — Zone D. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 36916 36916, AL — Zone X-shaded | 42003 42003, KY — Zone D |
|---|---|---|
| name | 36916 36916, AL — Zone X-shaded | 42003 42003, KY — Zone D |
| zip code | 36916 | 42003 |
| city | 36916 | 42003 |
| state | Alabama | Kentucky |
| state code | AL | KY |
| category | Moderate Risk | Undetermined |
| flood zone | Zone X-shaded (Moderate Risk — 500-Year Floodplain) | Zone D (Undetermined Risk — No Analysis Performed) |
| risk level | Moderate Risk | Undetermined |
| annual flood prob | 0.2% annual chance (500-year flood) | Unknown — flood risk not yet determined by FEMA |
| insurance required | Recommended but not required | Recommended — risk is undetermined |
| avg annual premium | 780 | 780 |
| base flood elevation | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area |
| historical floods | 12 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: 2019 |
| nearest water | drainage canal (3.0 miles) | Mississippi River (0.4 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,542 | 1,877 |
| population | 67,160 | 43,837 |
| median home value | 568,008 | 468,380 |
| flood damage risk | 15-30% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $69,677 | Unknown chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $83,230 |
| mitigation tips | Consider purchasing flood insurance even though not required; install backflow preventers on sewer lines; grade your lot to direct water away from foundation; keep gutters and drainage clear; know your evacuation route. | Purchase flood insurance as a precaution; research historical flooding in your area; contact your local floodplain administrator; maintain proper drainage; prepare an emergency kit and evacuation plan. |
| fema map id | 2233C142J | 7932C631J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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