Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 11203 11203, NY — Zone A and 28557 28557, NC — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 11203 11203, NY — Zone A | 28557 28557, NC — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 11203 11203, NY — Zone A | 28557 28557, NC — Zone AE |
| zip code | 11203 | 28557 |
| city | 11203 | 28557 |
| state | New York | North Carolina |
| state code | NY | NC |
| 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 | 1,715 | 1,715 |
| base flood elevation | 22 ft | 14 ft |
| historical floods | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 |
| nearest water | Tennessee River (4.4 miles) | Pacific Ocean (1.9 miles) |
| elevation ft | 592 | 1,700 |
| population | 42,781 | 78,905 |
| median home value | 656,434 | 698,572 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $100,218 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $69,383 |
| 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 | 5722C959J | 9481C738J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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