Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 06850 06850, CT — Zone AE and 14602 Rochester, NY — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 06850 06850, CT — Zone AE | 14602 Rochester, NY — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 06850 06850, CT — Zone AE | 14602 Rochester, NY — Zone AE |
| zip code | 06850 | 14602 |
| city | 06850 | Rochester |
| 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 | 1,480 | 1,480 |
| base flood elevation | 11 ft | 14 ft |
| historical floods | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2012 |
| nearest water | Colorado River (0.6 miles) | Atlantic Ocean (4.5 miles) |
| elevation ft | 656 | 1,177 |
| population | 34,269 | 19,105 |
| median home value | 167,175 | 214,130 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $181,402 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $171,187 |
| 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 | 4171C964J | 2038C951J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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