Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 04474 04474, ME — Zone A and 11970 11970, NY — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 04474 04474, ME — Zone A | 11970 11970, NY — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 04474 04474, ME — Zone A | 11970 11970, NY — Zone A |
| zip code | 04474 | 11970 |
| city | 04474 | 11970 |
| state | Maine | New York |
| state code | ME | 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 | 957 | 957 |
| base flood elevation | 11 ft | 10 ft |
| historical floods | 7 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2006 |
| nearest water | Tampa Bay (4.0 miles) | Mississippi River (0.4 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,787 | 139 |
| population | 37,709 | 14,026 |
| median home value | 384,928 | 612,251 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $102,387 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $182,143 |
| 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 | 9641C304J | 1648C607J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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