Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 06880 06880, CT — Zone AE and 56280 56280, MN — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 06880 06880, CT — Zone AE | 56280 56280, MN — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 06880 06880, CT — Zone AE | 56280 56280, MN — Zone A |
| zip code | 06880 | 56280 |
| city | 06880 | 56280 |
| state | Connecticut | Minnesota |
| state code | CT | MN |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) |
| 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 | 1,389 | 1,389 |
| base flood elevation | 7 ft | 16 ft |
| historical floods | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years | 4 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2011 |
| nearest water | Atlantic Ocean (3.1 miles) | Lake Michigan (2.9 miles) |
| elevation ft | 86 | 1,361 |
| population | 47,798 | 25,024 |
| median home value | 566,358 | 164,081 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $122,163 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $103,721 |
| 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 | 2657C830J | 9552C300J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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