Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 04280 04280, ME — Zone AE and 07860 07860, NJ — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 04280 04280, ME — Zone AE | 07860 07860, NJ — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 04280 04280, ME — Zone AE | 07860 07860, NJ — Zone AE |
| zip code | 04280 | 07860 |
| city | 04280 | 07860 |
| state | Maine | New Jersey |
| state code | ME | NJ |
| 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 | 1,760 | 1,760 |
| base flood elevation | 21 ft | 7 ft |
| historical floods | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2011 | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years |
| nearest water | Red River (1.5 miles) | retention pond (4.0 miles) |
| elevation ft | 811 | 480 |
| population | 17,737 | 75,787 |
| median home value | 675,131 | 763,825 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $58,069 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $10,888 |
| 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 | 5411C208J | 3436C533J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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