Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 05761 05761, CT — Zone AE and 35071 35071, AL — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 05761 05761, CT — Zone AE | 35071 35071, AL — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 05761 05761, CT — Zone AE | 35071 35071, AL — Zone AE |
| zip code | 05761 | 35071 |
| city | 05761 | 35071 |
| state | Connecticut | Alabama |
| state code | CT | AL |
| 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 | 2,762 | 2,761 |
| base flood elevation | 12 ft | 27 ft |
| historical floods | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2016 | 7 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2013 |
| nearest water | Colorado River (3.3 miles) | Potomac River (1.1 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,327 | 503 |
| population | 79,582 | 42,700 |
| median home value | 559,243 | 264,859 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $184,233 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $25,443 |
| 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 | 7025C695J | 4675C845J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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