Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 05068 05068, VT — Zone AE and 27569 27569, NC — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 05068 05068, VT — Zone AE | 27569 27569, NC — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 05068 05068, VT — Zone AE | 27569 27569, NC — Zone A |
| zip code | 05068 | 27569 |
| city | 05068 | 27569 |
| state | Vermont | North Carolina |
| state code | VT | NC |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | 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 | 2,409 | 2,409 |
| base flood elevation | 16 ft | 9 ft |
| historical floods | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2022 |
| nearest water | Merrimack River (3.5 miles) | Tennessee River (3.7 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,857 | 1,555 |
| population | 63,605 | 48,415 |
| median home value | 457,799 | 263,356 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $17,599 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $198,807 |
| 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 | 3469C344J | 1265C814J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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