Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 11718 11718, NY — Zone AE and 27837 27837, NC — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 11718 11718, NY — Zone AE | 27837 27837, NC — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 11718 11718, NY — Zone AE | 27837 27837, NC — Zone AE |
| zip code | 11718 | 27837 |
| city | 11718 | 27837 |
| state | New York | North Carolina |
| state code | NY | NC |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | 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 | 1,703 | 1,703 |
| base flood elevation | 20 ft | 21 ft |
| historical floods | 12 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2009 | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2008 |
| nearest water | Pacific Ocean (4.0 miles) | Gulf of Mexico (1.8 miles) |
| elevation ft | 69 | 1,644 |
| population | 70,666 | 76,501 |
| median home value | 445,976 | 566,619 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $25,278 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $110,881 |
| 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 | 7609C310J | 9305C289J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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