Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 05679 05679, CT — Zone AE and 12760 12760, NY — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 05679 05679, CT — Zone AE | 12760 12760, NY — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 05679 05679, CT — Zone AE | 12760 12760, NY — Zone AE |
| zip code | 05679 | 12760 |
| city | 05679 | 12760 |
| state | Connecticut | New York |
| state code | CT | NY |
| 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 | 2,655 | 2,655 |
| base flood elevation | 16 ft | 25 ft |
| historical floods | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2009 | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2012 |
| nearest water | Arkansas River (1.0 miles) | Potomac River (3.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 186 | 583 |
| population | 21,824 | 41,976 |
| median home value | 231,998 | 224,577 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $14,105 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $197,077 |
| 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 | 3420C340J | 3937C449J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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