Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 08026 08026, NJ — Zone A and 11714 11714, NY — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 08026 08026, NJ — Zone A | 11714 11714, NY — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 08026 08026, NJ — Zone A | 11714 11714, NY — Zone AE |
| zip code | 08026 | 11714 |
| city | 08026 | 11714 |
| state | New Jersey | New York |
| state code | NJ | NY |
| 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 | 1,352 | 1,351 |
| base flood elevation | 20 ft | 5 ft |
| historical floods | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2014 | 7 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2008 |
| nearest water | Lake Huron (3.3 miles) | Delaware River (3.2 miles) |
| elevation ft | 25 | 1,517 |
| population | 66,418 | 43,619 |
| median home value | 688,952 | 714,731 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $125,102 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $121,253 |
| 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 | 1314C397J | 7467C804J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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