Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 76437 76437, TX — Zone VE and 76701 76701, TX — Zone VE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 76437 76437, TX — Zone VE | 76701 76701, TX — Zone VE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 76437 76437, TX — Zone VE | 76701 76701, TX — Zone VE |
| zip code | 76437 | 76701 |
| city | 76437 | 76701 |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| state code | TX | TX |
| category | Very High Risk | Very High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) |
| risk level | Very High Risk | Very High Risk |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action |
| insurance required | Required — highest risk coastal zone | Required — highest risk coastal zone |
| avg annual premium | 7,996 | 7,982 |
| base flood elevation | 21 ft | 8 ft |
| historical floods | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2006 | 12 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2010 |
| nearest water | Tampa Bay (4.5 miles) | local creek (3.9 miles) |
| elevation ft | 486 | 1,375 |
| population | 40,502 | 39,071 |
| median home value | 326,854 | 784,135 |
| flood damage risk | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $170,384 | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $163,711 |
| mitigation tips | Reinforce foundation against wave action; install storm shutters; elevate entire structure if possible; maintain maximum flood insurance coverage; establish evacuation routes; consider relocating critical infrastructure to upper floors. | Reinforce foundation against wave action; install storm shutters; elevate entire structure if possible; maintain maximum flood insurance coverage; establish evacuation routes; consider relocating critical infrastructure to upper floors. |
| fema map id | 6838C950J | 5537C801J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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