Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 02747 02747, MA — Zone AE and 05832 05832, CT — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 02747 02747, MA — Zone AE | 05832 05832, CT — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 02747 02747, MA — Zone AE | 05832 05832, CT — Zone AE |
| zip code | 02747 | 05832 |
| city | 02747 | 05832 |
| state | Massachusetts | Connecticut |
| state code | MA | CT |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | 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 | 864 | 864 |
| base flood elevation | 8 ft | 25 ft |
| historical floods | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2009 | 12 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2021 |
| nearest water | local stream (3.3 miles) | Rio Grande (2.2 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,579 | 497 |
| population | 38,373 | 56,028 |
| median home value | 482,560 | 580,149 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $100,239 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $197,807 |
| 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 | 7716C223J | 6228C316J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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