Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 06776 06776, CT — Zone AE and 21405 21405, MD — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 06776 06776, CT — Zone AE | 21405 21405, MD — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 06776 06776, CT — Zone AE | 21405 21405, MD — Zone A |
| zip code | 06776 | 21405 |
| city | 06776 | 21405 |
| state | Connecticut | Maryland |
| state code | CT | MD |
| 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 | 2,898 | 2,898 |
| base flood elevation | 29 ft | 15 ft |
| historical floods | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2011 | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 |
| nearest water | Lake Huron (4.7 miles) | Puget Sound (1.7 miles) |
| elevation ft | 912 | 980 |
| population | 46,964 | 48,433 |
| median home value | 125,921 | 267,069 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $166,218 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $111,579 |
| 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 | 1769C962J | 5193C402J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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