Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 12961 12961, NY — Zone A and 33062 33062, FL — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 12961 12961, NY — Zone A | 33062 33062, FL — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 12961 12961, NY — Zone A | 33062 33062, FL — Zone A |
| zip code | 12961 | 33062 |
| city | 12961 | 33062 |
| state | New York | Florida |
| state code | NY | FL |
| 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 | 2,520 | 2,520 |
| base flood elevation | 7 ft | 28 ft |
| historical floods | 4 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years |
| nearest water | Puget Sound (2.4 miles) | Lake Erie (0.5 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,235 | 4 |
| population | 7,895 | 71,460 |
| median home value | 373,724 | 642,212 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $92,718 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $93,245 |
| 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 | 1975C623J | 5427C689J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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