Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 11743 11743, NY — Zone AE and 12473 12473, NY — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 11743 11743, NY — Zone AE | 12473 12473, NY — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 11743 11743, NY — Zone AE | 12473 12473, NY — Zone AE |
| zip code | 11743 | 12473 |
| city | 11743 | 12473 |
| state | New York | New York |
| state code | NY | NY |
| 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 | 1,555 | 1,555 |
| base flood elevation | 29 ft | 12 ft |
| historical floods | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2004 | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2013 |
| nearest water | local river (2.6 miles) | Chesapeake Bay (2.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,481 | 651 |
| population | 49,413 | 15,699 |
| median home value | 245,995 | 575,982 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $51,413 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $27,732 |
| 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 | 7141C355J | 4803C322J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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