Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 02790 02790, MA — Zone VE and 28803 28803, NC — Zone VE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 02790 02790, MA — Zone VE | 28803 28803, NC — Zone VE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 02790 02790, MA — Zone VE | 28803 28803, NC — Zone VE |
| zip code | 02790 | 28803 |
| city | 02790 | 28803 |
| state | Massachusetts | North Carolina |
| state code | MA | NC |
| category | Very High Risk | Very High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) |
| risk level | Very High Risk | Very High Risk |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action |
| insurance required | Required — highest risk coastal zone | Required — highest risk coastal zone |
| avg annual premium | 4,012 | 4,017 |
| base flood elevation | 7 ft | 28 ft |
| historical floods | 12 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2004 | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2022 |
| nearest water | Arkansas River (4.0 miles) | Hudson River (1.9 miles) |
| elevation ft | 984 | 1,509 |
| population | 60,185 | 21,894 |
| median home value | 198,635 | 552,684 |
| flood damage risk | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $45,573 | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $170,568 |
| mitigation tips | 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. | 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 | 4345C396J | 1710C133J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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