Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 06119 06119, CT — Zone A and 17842 17842, PA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 06119 06119, CT — Zone A | 17842 17842, PA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 06119 06119, CT — Zone A | 17842 17842, PA — Zone A |
| zip code | 06119 | 17842 |
| city | 06119 | 17842 |
| state | Connecticut | Pennsylvania |
| state code | CT | PA |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | 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 | 1,952 | 1,952 |
| base flood elevation | 21 ft | 15 ft |
| historical floods | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2006 | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2008 |
| nearest water | Long Island Sound (2.2 miles) | Merrimack River (4.8 miles) |
| elevation ft | 949 | 262 |
| population | 48,637 | 7,169 |
| median home value | 658,408 | 148,730 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $16,926 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $71,681 |
| 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 | 2747C453J | 9458C315J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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