Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 06247 06247, CT — Zone AE and 79043 79043, TX — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 06247 06247, CT — Zone AE | 79043 79043, TX — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 06247 06247, CT — Zone AE | 79043 79043, TX — Zone AE |
| zip code | 06247 | 79043 |
| city | 06247 | 79043 |
| state | Connecticut | Texas |
| state code | CT | TX |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | 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 | 3,380 | 3,381 |
| base flood elevation | 6 ft | 30 ft |
| historical floods | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 |
| nearest water | local river (4.0 miles) | Long Island Sound (4.0 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,684 | 1,787 |
| population | 37,173 | 10,776 |
| median home value | 265,813 | 684,670 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $198,397 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $59,060 |
| 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 | 3991C996J | 5819C224J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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