Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 03225 03225, NH — Zone X-shaded and 05149 05149, VT — Zone X. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 03225 03225, NH — Zone X-shaded | 05149 05149, VT — Zone X |
|---|---|---|
| name | 03225 03225, NH — Zone X-shaded | 05149 05149, VT — Zone X |
| zip code | 03225 | 05149 |
| city | 03225 | 05149 |
| state | New Hampshire | Vermont |
| state code | NH | VT |
| category | Moderate Risk | Low Risk |
| flood zone | Zone X-shaded (Moderate Risk — 500-Year Floodplain) | Zone X (Low Risk — Minimal Flood Hazard) |
| risk level | Moderate Risk | Low Risk |
| annual flood prob | 0.2% annual chance (500-year flood) | Less than 0.2% annual chance |
| insurance required | Recommended but not required | Optional — minimal flood hazard area |
| avg annual premium | 369 | 369 |
| base flood elevation | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area |
| historical floods | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2021 | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2006 |
| nearest water | Galveston Bay (2.8 miles) | Lake Michigan (1.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 518 | 1,185 |
| population | 57,609 | 36,150 |
| median home value | 777,064 | 278,660 |
| flood damage risk | 15-30% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $192,831 | 5-10% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $182,545 |
| mitigation tips | Consider purchasing flood insurance even though not required; install backflow preventers on sewer lines; grade your lot to direct water away from foundation; keep gutters and drainage clear; know your evacuation route. | While flood risk is minimal, consider affordable flood insurance; maintain proper drainage around foundation; keep storm drains clear; be aware that 25% of flood claims come from low-risk zones; have an emergency plan. |
| fema map id | 9182C547J | 7566C582J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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