Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 06783 06783, CT — Zone AE and 81059 81059, CO — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 06783 06783, CT — Zone AE | 81059 81059, CO — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 06783 06783, CT — Zone AE | 81059 81059, CO — Zone AE |
| zip code | 06783 | 81059 |
| city | 06783 | 81059 |
| state | Connecticut | Colorado |
| state code | CT | CO |
| 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 | 2,736 | 2,736 |
| base flood elevation | 16 ft | 12 ft |
| historical floods | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2010 | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 |
| nearest water | Lake Ontario (0.1 miles) | Puget Sound (0.2 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,348 | 7,722 |
| population | 74,097 | 69,689 |
| median home value | 304,205 | 687,252 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $148,438 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $69,824 |
| 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 | 3996C877J | 3630C752J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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