Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 11790 11790, NY — Zone A and 20724 20724, MD — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 11790 11790, NY — Zone A | 20724 20724, MD — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 11790 11790, NY — Zone A | 20724 20724, MD — Zone AE |
| zip code | 11790 | 20724 |
| city | 11790 | 20724 |
| state | New York | Maryland |
| state code | NY | MD |
| 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 | 932 | 931 |
| base flood elevation | 9 ft | 12 ft |
| historical floods | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2013 | 12 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2011 |
| nearest water | Long Island Sound (2.4 miles) | James River (2.5 miles) |
| elevation ft | 415 | 1,331 |
| population | 3,195 | 1,344 |
| median home value | 421,469 | 737,975 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $143,919 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $162,333 |
| 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 | 7281C996J | 9978C170J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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