Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 78881 78881, TX — Zone AE and 98596 98596, WA — Zone VE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 78881 78881, TX — Zone AE | 98596 98596, WA — Zone VE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 78881 78881, TX — Zone AE | 98596 98596, WA — Zone VE |
| zip code | 78881 | 98596 |
| city | 78881 | 98596 |
| state | Texas | Washington |
| state code | TX | WA |
| category | High Risk | Very High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) |
| risk level | High Risk | Very High Risk |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action |
| insurance required | Required for federally-backed mortgages | Required — highest risk coastal zone |
| avg annual premium | 3,096 | 3,096 |
| base flood elevation | 6 ft | 8 ft |
| historical floods | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2013 | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 |
| nearest water | Colorado River (5.0 miles) | Puget Sound (2.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 368 | 558 |
| population | 25,225 | 65,142 |
| median home value | 457,248 | 183,289 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $146,737 | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $52,623 |
| 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. | 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 | 8638C177J | 4809C576J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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