Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 72626 72626, AR — Zone A and 79934 79934, TX — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 72626 72626, AR — Zone A | 79934 79934, TX — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 72626 72626, AR — Zone A | 79934 79934, TX — Zone AE |
| zip code | 72626 | 79934 |
| city | 72626 | 79934 |
| state | Arkansas | Texas |
| state code | AR | TX |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) |
| 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 | 1,614 | 1,614 |
| base flood elevation | 22 ft | 29 ft |
| historical floods | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2009 | 15 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2019 |
| nearest water | Rio Grande (1.0 miles) | James River (1.3 miles) |
| elevation ft | 561 | 1,436 |
| population | 65,019 | 63,272 |
| median home value | 337,128 | 766,412 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $144,736 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $17,255 |
| 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 | 7021C788J | 7232C829J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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