Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 02215 02215, MA — Zone A and 14806 14806, NY — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 02215 02215, MA — Zone A | 14806 14806, NY — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 02215 02215, MA — Zone A | 14806 14806, NY — Zone A |
| zip code | 02215 | 14806 |
| city | 02215 | 14806 |
| state | Massachusetts | New York |
| state code | MA | NY |
| 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 | 1,681 | 1,681 |
| base flood elevation | 19 ft | 18 ft |
| historical floods | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2011 | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2010 |
| nearest water | Colorado River (4.5 miles) | James River (2.7 miles) |
| elevation ft | 986 | 1,914 |
| population | 21,226 | 16,665 |
| median home value | 151,811 | 145,824 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $11,868 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $133,373 |
| 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 | 7755C174J | 3077C636J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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