Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 06777 06777, CT — Zone A and 70643 70643, LA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 06777 06777, CT — Zone A | 70643 70643, LA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 06777 06777, CT — Zone A | 70643 70643, LA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 06777 | 70643 |
| city | 06777 | 70643 |
| state | Connecticut | Louisiana |
| state code | CT | LA |
| 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 | 1,183 | 1,183 |
| base flood elevation | 25 ft | 21 ft |
| historical floods | 7 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2011 | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 |
| nearest water | Rio Grande (2.5 miles) | Atlantic Ocean (0.4 miles) |
| elevation ft | 451 | 47 |
| population | 8,176 | 38,858 |
| median home value | 697,906 | 165,409 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $38,075 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $44,446 |
| 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 | 1094C906J | 2759C353J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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