Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 12570 12570, NY — Zone A and 19975 19975, DE — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 12570 12570, NY — Zone A | 19975 19975, DE — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 12570 12570, NY — Zone A | 19975 19975, DE — Zone A |
| zip code | 12570 | 19975 |
| city | 12570 | 19975 |
| state | New York | Delaware |
| state code | NY | DE |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) |
| 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 | 2,639 | 2,639 |
| base flood elevation | 24 ft | 26 ft |
| historical floods | 4 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2021 | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2012 |
| nearest water | local river (0.8 miles) | Rio Grande (0.1 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,479 | 34 |
| population | 57,388 | 27,113 |
| median home value | 148,180 | 385,513 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $196,592 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $183,122 |
| 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 | 2395C501J | 7413C288J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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