Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 02446 02446, MA — Zone A and 14741 14741, NY — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 02446 02446, MA — Zone A | 14741 14741, NY — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 02446 02446, MA — Zone A | 14741 14741, NY — Zone A |
| zip code | 02446 | 14741 |
| city | 02446 | 14741 |
| 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 | 833 | 833 |
| base flood elevation | 22 ft | 9 ft |
| historical floods | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2012 |
| nearest water | Gulf of Mexico (2.2 miles) | Lake Michigan (4.9 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,234 | 700 |
| population | 18,284 | 41,918 |
| median home value | 152,672 | 264,550 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $39,267 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $127,877 |
| 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 | 7749C898J | 3114C872J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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