Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 05738 05738, CT — Zone VE and 75457 75457, TX — Zone VE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 05738 05738, CT — Zone VE | 75457 75457, TX — Zone VE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 05738 05738, CT — Zone VE | 75457 75457, TX — Zone VE |
| zip code | 05738 | 75457 |
| city | 05738 | 75457 |
| state | Connecticut | Texas |
| state code | CT | TX |
| category | Very High Risk | Very High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) |
| risk level | Very High Risk | Very High Risk |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action |
| insurance required | Required — highest risk coastal zone | Required — highest risk coastal zone |
| avg annual premium | 6,271 | 6,280 |
| base flood elevation | 22 ft | 22 ft |
| historical floods | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2011 | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2020 |
| nearest water | Arkansas River (2.2 miles) | Savannah River (4.8 miles) |
| elevation ft | 461 | 1,960 |
| population | 34,693 | 51,183 |
| median home value | 104,968 | 510,194 |
| flood damage risk | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $146,402 | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $156,146 |
| mitigation tips | Reinforce foundation against wave action; install storm shutters; elevate entire structure if possible; maintain maximum flood insurance coverage; establish evacuation routes; consider relocating critical infrastructure to upper floors. | Reinforce foundation against wave action; install storm shutters; elevate entire structure if possible; maintain maximum flood insurance coverage; establish evacuation routes; consider relocating critical infrastructure to upper floors. |
| fema map id | 5749C618J | 7369C601J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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