Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 06812 06812, CT — Zone A and 62666 62666, IL — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 06812 06812, CT — Zone A | 62666 62666, IL — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 06812 06812, CT — Zone A | 62666 62666, IL — Zone AE |
| zip code | 06812 | 62666 |
| city | 06812 | 62666 |
| state | Connecticut | Illinois |
| state code | CT | IL |
| 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 | 2,243 | 2,243 |
| base flood elevation | 19 ft | 27 ft |
| historical floods | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2016 | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2020 |
| nearest water | Tampa Bay (4.6 miles) | Lake Superior (4.0 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,095 | 1,219 |
| population | 48,833 | 17,475 |
| median home value | 375,939 | 350,849 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $150,947 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $86,911 |
| 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 | 2022C717J | 7442C194J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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