Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 05753 05753, CT — Zone AE and 62923 62923, IL — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 05753 05753, CT — Zone AE | 62923 62923, IL — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 05753 05753, CT — Zone AE | 62923 62923, IL — Zone AE |
| zip code | 05753 | 62923 |
| city | 05753 | 62923 |
| state | Connecticut | Illinois |
| state code | CT | IL |
| 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 | 3,292 | 3,292 |
| base flood elevation | 27 ft | 15 ft |
| historical floods | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2016 | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 |
| nearest water | Lake Michigan (4.8 miles) | local stream (5.0 miles) |
| elevation ft | 969 | 934 |
| population | 77,218 | 75,111 |
| median home value | 124,838 | 649,565 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $197,014 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $21,231 |
| 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 | 8674C236J | 5351C684J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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