Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 11218 11218, NY — Zone VE and 21813 21813, MD — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 11218 11218, NY — Zone VE | 21813 21813, MD — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 11218 11218, NY — Zone VE | 21813 21813, MD — Zone AE |
| zip code | 11218 | 21813 |
| city | 11218 | 21813 |
| state | New York | Maryland |
| state code | NY | MD |
| 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 | 3,140 | 3,141 |
| base flood elevation | 24 ft | 30 ft |
| historical floods | 4 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2005 | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2009 |
| nearest water | Gulf of Mexico (2.5 miles) | Rio Grande (0.5 miles) |
| elevation ft | 133 | 428 |
| population | 49,282 | 54,005 |
| median home value | 576,957 | 351,625 |
| flood damage risk | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $188,757 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $117,100 |
| 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 | 1217C139J | 3070C783J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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