Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 08528 08528, NJ — Zone AE and 81426 81426, CO — Zone D. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 08528 08528, NJ — Zone AE | 81426 81426, CO — Zone D |
|---|---|---|
| name | 08528 08528, NJ — Zone AE | 81426 81426, CO — Zone D |
| zip code | 08528 | 81426 |
| city | 08528 | 81426 |
| state | New Jersey | Colorado |
| state code | NJ | CO |
| category | High Risk | Undetermined |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | Zone D (Undetermined Risk — No Analysis Performed) |
| risk level | High Risk | Undetermined |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) | Unknown — flood risk not yet determined by FEMA |
| insurance required | Required for federally-backed mortgages | Recommended — risk is undetermined |
| avg annual premium | 1,129 | 1,129 |
| base flood elevation | 25 ft | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area |
| historical floods | 4 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2004 | 12 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2007 |
| nearest water | Puget Sound (4.4 miles) | Mississippi River (2.7 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,744 | 7,858 |
| population | 48,711 | 35,722 |
| median home value | 424,478 | 798,341 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $71,476 | Unknown chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $22,997 |
| 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. | Purchase flood insurance as a precaution; research historical flooding in your area; contact your local floodplain administrator; maintain proper drainage; prepare an emergency kit and evacuation plan. |
| fema map id | 8716C524J | 6195C747J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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