Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 06794 06794, CT — Zone AE and 12475 12475, NY — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 06794 06794, CT — Zone AE | 12475 12475, NY — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 06794 06794, CT — Zone AE | 12475 12475, NY — Zone AE |
| zip code | 06794 | 12475 |
| city | 06794 | 12475 |
| state | Connecticut | New York |
| state code | CT | NY |
| 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 | 2,153 | 2,153 |
| base flood elevation | 27 ft | 14 ft |
| historical floods | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2019 |
| nearest water | Pacific Ocean (4.7 miles) | Delaware River (0.3 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,514 | 247 |
| population | 15,615 | 27,177 |
| median home value | 603,589 | 124,190 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $195,763 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $17,825 |
| 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 | 5156C242J | 1606C930J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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