Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 02889 02889, RI — Zone AE and 18706 18706, PA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 02889 02889, RI — Zone AE | 18706 18706, PA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 02889 02889, RI — Zone AE | 18706 18706, PA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 02889 | 18706 |
| city | 02889 | 18706 |
| state | Rhode Island | Pennsylvania |
| state code | RI | PA |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | 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 | 1,777 | 1,776 |
| base flood elevation | 30 ft | 8 ft |
| historical floods | 7 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 |
| nearest water | Lake Huron (4.9 miles) | local creek (1.1 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,723 | 1,336 |
| population | 7,823 | 56,557 |
| median home value | 710,341 | 315,009 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $130,863 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $73,567 |
| 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 | 2767C247J | 1530C180J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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