Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 14717 14717, NY — Zone A and 28684 28684, NC — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 14717 14717, NY — Zone A | 28684 28684, NC — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 14717 14717, NY — Zone A | 28684 28684, NC — Zone AE |
| zip code | 14717 | 28684 |
| city | 14717 | 28684 |
| 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 | 2,598 | 2,598 |
| base flood elevation | 9 ft | 8 ft |
| historical floods | 7 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2011 | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2014 |
| nearest water | Delaware River (1.9 miles) | Long Island Sound (0.4 miles) |
| elevation ft | 859 | 1,310 |
| population | 64,270 | 41,575 |
| median home value | 755,646 | 695,886 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $99,534 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $196,991 |
| 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 | 9844C596J | 7171C969J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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