Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 05843 05843, CT — Zone A and 70523 70523, LA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 05843 05843, CT — Zone A | 70523 70523, LA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 05843 05843, CT — Zone A | 70523 70523, LA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 05843 | 70523 |
| city | 05843 | 70523 |
| state | Connecticut | Louisiana |
| state code | CT | LA |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | 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 | 1,532 | 1,532 |
| base flood elevation | 18 ft | 19 ft |
| historical floods | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2021 | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2010 |
| nearest water | Delaware River (3.7 miles) | Puget Sound (1.3 miles) |
| elevation ft | 561 | 30 |
| population | 72,906 | 6,850 |
| median home value | 188,806 | 342,445 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $44,818 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $115,855 |
| 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 | 1397C789J | 6675C122J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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