Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 06756 06756, CT — Zone AE and 78393 78393, TX — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 06756 06756, CT — Zone AE | 78393 78393, TX — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 06756 06756, CT — Zone AE | 78393 78393, TX — Zone AE |
| zip code | 06756 | 78393 |
| city | 06756 | 78393 |
| 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 | 1,035 | 1,035 |
| base flood elevation | 16 ft | 25 ft |
| historical floods | 7 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2016 | 4 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 |
| nearest water | retention pond (2.7 miles) | Long Island Sound (1.1 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,335 | 1,445 |
| population | 39,417 | 9,441 |
| median home value | 727,938 | 243,961 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $22,555 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $22,919 |
| 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 | 9506C473J | 1434C490J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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