Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 10974 10974, NY — Zone VE and 37335 37335, TN — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 10974 10974, NY — Zone VE | 37335 37335, TN — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 10974 10974, NY — Zone VE | 37335 37335, TN — Zone AE |
| zip code | 10974 | 37335 |
| city | 10974 | 37335 |
| state | New York | Tennessee |
| state code | NY | TN |
| category | Very High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) |
| risk level | Very High Risk | High Risk |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) |
| insurance required | Required — highest risk coastal zone | Required for federally-backed mortgages |
| avg annual premium | 3,441 | 3,440 |
| base flood elevation | 23 ft | 26 ft |
| historical floods | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 |
| nearest water | Rio Grande (1.8 miles) | Merrimack River (2.4 miles) |
| elevation ft | 635 | 1,682 |
| population | 57,273 | 9,397 |
| median home value | 603,586 | 552,888 |
| flood damage risk | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $112,957 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $19,034 |
| mitigation tips | Reinforce foundation against wave action; install storm shutters; elevate entire structure if possible; maintain maximum flood insurance coverage; establish evacuation routes; consider relocating critical infrastructure to upper floors. | 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 | 4099C928J | 4699C574J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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