Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 37879 37879, TN — Zone A and 95051 95051, CA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 37879 37879, TN — Zone A | 95051 95051, CA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 37879 37879, TN — Zone A | 95051 95051, CA — Zone A |
| zip code | 37879 | 95051 |
| city | 37879 | 95051 |
| state | Tennessee | California |
| state code | TN | CA |
| 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 | 2,389 | 2,389 |
| base flood elevation | 28 ft | 24 ft |
| historical floods | 7 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2008 | 4 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2018 |
| nearest water | Colorado River (0.7 miles) | Long Island Sound (2.7 miles) |
| elevation ft | 475 | 1,766 |
| population | 16,264 | 38,702 |
| median home value | 594,545 | 216,958 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $183,955 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $20,848 |
| 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 | 6879C333J | 9173C454J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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