Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 06279 06279, CT — Zone AE and 57236 57236, SD — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 06279 06279, CT — Zone AE | 57236 57236, SD — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 06279 06279, CT — Zone AE | 57236 57236, SD — Zone A |
| zip code | 06279 | 57236 |
| city | 06279 | 57236 |
| state | Connecticut | South Dakota |
| state code | CT | SD |
| 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 | 959 | 959 |
| base flood elevation | 21 ft | 18 ft |
| historical floods | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2016 | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2009 |
| nearest water | Lake Superior (3.1 miles) | Red River (4.3 miles) |
| elevation ft | 156 | 1,023 |
| population | 76,862 | 15,766 |
| median home value | 377,901 | 147,176 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $44,466 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $41,719 |
| 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 | 6657C386J | 9778C735J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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