Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 78836 78836, TX — Zone A and 94019 94019, CA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 78836 78836, TX — Zone A | 94019 94019, CA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 78836 78836, TX — Zone A | 94019 94019, CA — Zone A |
| zip code | 78836 | 94019 |
| city | 78836 | 94019 |
| state | Texas | California |
| state code | TX | 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 | 2,026 | 2,026 |
| base flood elevation | 19 ft | 30 ft |
| historical floods | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2022 | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 |
| nearest water | local river (0.5 miles) | Red River (1.2 miles) |
| elevation ft | 866 | 93 |
| population | 3,207 | 24,373 |
| median home value | 107,448 | 472,885 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $191,337 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $197,472 |
| 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 | 2717C840J | 6251C726J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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