Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 06029 06029, CT — Zone AE and 50104 50104, IA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 06029 06029, CT — Zone AE | 50104 50104, IA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 06029 06029, CT — Zone AE | 50104 50104, IA — Zone A |
| zip code | 06029 | 50104 |
| city | 06029 | 50104 |
| state | Connecticut | Iowa |
| state code | CT | IA |
| 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 | 2,681 | 2,681 |
| base flood elevation | 26 ft | 6 ft |
| historical floods | 15 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2021 | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 |
| nearest water | Red River (2.0 miles) | James River (1.0 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,396 | 1,445 |
| population | 9,721 | 32,844 |
| median home value | 489,910 | 172,178 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $113,135 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $94,159 |
| 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 | 6209C841J | 8339C313J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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