Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 06477 06477, CT — Zone A and 78586 78586, TX — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 06477 06477, CT — Zone A | 78586 78586, TX — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 06477 06477, CT — Zone A | 78586 78586, TX — Zone AE |
| zip code | 06477 | 78586 |
| city | 06477 | 78586 |
| state | Connecticut | Texas |
| state code | CT | TX |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | 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 | 2,018 | 2,018 |
| base flood elevation | 13 ft | 13 ft |
| historical floods | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 |
| nearest water | Lake Superior (1.5 miles) | Missouri River (0.1 miles) |
| elevation ft | 376 | 520 |
| population | 6,394 | 37,508 |
| median home value | 266,479 | 355,840 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $149,473 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $165,248 |
| 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 | 3956C246J | 7702C807J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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