Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 05344 05344, VT — Zone AE and 15615 15615, PA — Zone D. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 05344 05344, VT — Zone AE | 15615 15615, PA — Zone D |
|---|---|---|
| name | 05344 05344, VT — Zone AE | 15615 15615, PA — Zone D |
| zip code | 05344 | 15615 |
| city | 05344 | 15615 |
| state | Vermont | Pennsylvania |
| state code | VT | PA |
| category | High Risk | Undetermined |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | Zone D (Undetermined Risk — No Analysis Performed) |
| risk level | High Risk | Undetermined |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) | Unknown — flood risk not yet determined by FEMA |
| insurance required | Required for federally-backed mortgages | Recommended — risk is undetermined |
| avg annual premium | 971 | 971 |
| base flood elevation | 9 ft | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area |
| historical floods | 4 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2011 | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2004 |
| nearest water | Atlantic Ocean (2.9 miles) | Lake Michigan (2.9 miles) |
| elevation ft | 934 | 790 |
| population | 63,030 | 45,478 |
| median home value | 731,709 | 226,149 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $72,008 | Unknown chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $87,589 |
| 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. | Purchase flood insurance as a precaution; research historical flooding in your area; contact your local floodplain administrator; maintain proper drainage; prepare an emergency kit and evacuation plan. |
| fema map id | 8042C494J | 1242C100J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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