Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 12046 12046, NY — Zone A and 27612 27612, NC — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 12046 12046, NY — Zone A | 27612 27612, NC — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 12046 12046, NY — Zone A | 27612 27612, NC — Zone AE |
| zip code | 12046 | 27612 |
| city | 12046 | 27612 |
| 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 | 935 | 935 |
| base flood elevation | 7 ft | 23 ft |
| historical floods | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2022 | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 |
| nearest water | Atlantic Ocean (2.2 miles) | Connecticut River (0.3 miles) |
| elevation ft | 913 | 1,179 |
| population | 38,519 | 1,022 |
| median home value | 575,519 | 363,905 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $166,803 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $49,189 |
| 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 | 9285C753J | 2418C484J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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