Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 06237 06237, CT — Zone D and 36522 36522, AL — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 06237 06237, CT — Zone D | 36522 36522, AL — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 06237 06237, CT — Zone D | 36522 36522, AL — Zone AE |
| zip code | 06237 | 36522 |
| city | 06237 | 36522 |
| state | Connecticut | Alabama |
| state code | CT | AL |
| category | Undetermined | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone D (Undetermined Risk — No Analysis Performed) | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) |
| risk level | Undetermined | High Risk |
| annual flood prob | Unknown — flood risk not yet determined by FEMA | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) |
| insurance required | Recommended — risk is undetermined | Required for federally-backed mortgages |
| avg annual premium | 1,039 | 1,039 |
| base flood elevation | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area | 24 ft |
| historical floods | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2018 | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2007 |
| nearest water | Chesapeake Bay (3.2 miles) | Lake Superior (1.7 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,155 | 11 |
| population | 17,027 | 63,500 |
| median home value | 196,732 | 563,604 |
| flood damage risk | Unknown chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $150,926 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $175,968 |
| mitigation tips | Purchase flood insurance as a precaution; research historical flooding in your area; contact your local floodplain administrator; maintain proper drainage; prepare an emergency kit and evacuation plan. | 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 | 4720C823J | 1615C357J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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