Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 04562 04562, ME — Zone A and 16150 16150, PA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 04562 04562, ME — Zone A | 16150 16150, PA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 04562 04562, ME — Zone A | 16150 16150, PA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 04562 | 16150 |
| city | 04562 | 16150 |
| state | Maine | Pennsylvania |
| state code | ME | PA |
| 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 | 1,491 | 1,491 |
| base flood elevation | 15 ft | 19 ft |
| historical floods | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2022 | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 |
| nearest water | Hudson River (0.6 miles) | Rio Grande (2.9 miles) |
| elevation ft | 2,000 | 1,981 |
| population | 69,874 | 51,815 |
| median home value | 331,487 | 129,068 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $27,628 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $118,329 |
| 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 | 2461C923J | 2664C265J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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