Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 05737 05737, CT — Zone AE and 24378 24378, VA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 05737 05737, CT — Zone AE | 24378 24378, VA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 05737 05737, CT — Zone AE | 24378 24378, VA — Zone A |
| zip code | 05737 | 24378 |
| city | 05737 | 24378 |
| state | Connecticut | Virginia |
| state code | CT | VA |
| 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 | 2,442 | 2,442 |
| base flood elevation | 22 ft | 19 ft |
| historical floods | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2007 | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years |
| nearest water | Puget Sound (2.6 miles) | Puget Sound (2.4 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,126 | 1,303 |
| population | 10,927 | 76,228 |
| median home value | 530,055 | 527,171 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $111,322 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $190,973 |
| 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 | 2466C136J | 2092C621J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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