Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 06385 06385, CT — Zone A and 18826 18826, PA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 06385 06385, CT — Zone A | 18826 18826, PA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 06385 06385, CT — Zone A | 18826 18826, PA — Zone A |
| zip code | 06385 | 18826 |
| city | 06385 | 18826 |
| 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 | 1,774 | 1,774 |
| base flood elevation | 26 ft | 29 ft |
| historical floods | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2018 | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years |
| nearest water | Lake Superior (1.8 miles) | Lake Ontario (4.9 miles) |
| elevation ft | 124 | 543 |
| population | 8,764 | 76,423 |
| median home value | 148,603 | 436,130 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $172,170 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $83,967 |
| 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 | 7429C467J | 5643C425J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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