Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 02346 02346, MA — Zone A and 27042 27042, NC — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 02346 02346, MA — Zone A | 27042 27042, NC — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 02346 02346, MA — Zone A | 27042 27042, NC — Zone AE |
| zip code | 02346 | 27042 |
| city | 02346 | 27042 |
| state | Massachusetts | North Carolina |
| state code | MA | NC |
| 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 | 2,180 | 2,180 |
| base flood elevation | 30 ft | 23 ft |
| historical floods | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 |
| nearest water | Lake Huron (0.8 miles) | Chesapeake Bay (2.2 miles) |
| elevation ft | 223 | 1,885 |
| population | 58,207 | 77,943 |
| median home value | 613,827 | 574,878 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $18,004 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $176,917 |
| 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 | 8200C196J | 2755C716J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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