Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 13687 13687, NY — Zone X-shaded and 14886 14886, NY — Zone X-shaded. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 13687 13687, NY — Zone X-shaded | 14886 14886, NY — Zone X-shaded |
|---|---|---|
| name | 13687 13687, NY — Zone X-shaded | 14886 14886, NY — Zone X-shaded |
| zip code | 13687 | 14886 |
| city | 13687 | 14886 |
| state | New York | New York |
| state code | NY | NY |
| category | Moderate Risk | Moderate Risk |
| flood zone | Zone X-shaded (Moderate Risk — 500-Year Floodplain) | Zone X-shaded (Moderate Risk — 500-Year Floodplain) |
| risk level | Moderate Risk | Moderate Risk |
| annual flood prob | 0.2% annual chance (500-year flood) | 0.2% annual chance (500-year flood) |
| insurance required | Recommended but not required | Recommended but not required |
| avg annual premium | 560 | 560 |
| base flood elevation | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area |
| historical floods | 7 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2013 | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2009 |
| nearest water | Lake Erie (2.8 miles) | local stream (3.4 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,466 | 1,572 |
| population | 42,293 | 64,289 |
| median home value | 238,772 | 430,933 |
| flood damage risk | 15-30% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $34,166 | 15-30% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $20,115 |
| mitigation tips | Consider purchasing flood insurance even though not required; install backflow preventers on sewer lines; grade your lot to direct water away from foundation; keep gutters and drainage clear; know your evacuation route. | Consider purchasing flood insurance even though not required; install backflow preventers on sewer lines; grade your lot to direct water away from foundation; keep gutters and drainage clear; know your evacuation route. |
| fema map id | 5750C657J | 5063C783J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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