Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 76116 76116, TX — Zone A and 79602 79602, TX — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 76116 76116, TX — Zone A | 79602 79602, TX — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 76116 76116, TX — Zone A | 79602 79602, TX — Zone AE |
| zip code | 76116 | 79602 |
| city | 76116 | 79602 |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| state code | TX | 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 | 2,430 | 2,430 |
| base flood elevation | 22 ft | 27 ft |
| historical floods | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2016 | 15 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 |
| nearest water | local stream (3.1 miles) | Lake Michigan (1.4 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,871 | 1,966 |
| population | 72,745 | 57,442 |
| median home value | 427,089 | 186,758 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $31,993 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $104,195 |
| 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 | 7237C487J | 3560C192J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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