Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 06096 06096, CT — Zone AE and 14432 14432, NY — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 06096 06096, CT — Zone AE | 14432 14432, NY — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 06096 06096, CT — Zone AE | 14432 14432, NY — Zone A |
| zip code | 06096 | 14432 |
| city | 06096 | 14432 |
| state | Connecticut | New York |
| state code | CT | NY |
| 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 | 1,572 | 1,572 |
| base flood elevation | 22 ft | 18 ft |
| historical floods | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 |
| nearest water | local creek (4.1 miles) | local river (2.1 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,503 | 1,347 |
| population | 30,977 | 9,350 |
| median home value | 798,999 | 661,508 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $70,883 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $180,188 |
| 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 | 6348C818J | 1662C430J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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