Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 11566 11566, NY — Zone A and 17968 17968, PA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 11566 11566, NY — Zone A | 17968 17968, PA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 11566 11566, NY — Zone A | 17968 17968, PA — Zone A |
| zip code | 11566 | 17968 |
| city | 11566 | 17968 |
| state | New York | Pennsylvania |
| state code | NY | PA |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) |
| 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 | 1,659 | 1,659 |
| base flood elevation | 16 ft | 18 ft |
| historical floods | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2013 | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2022 |
| nearest water | Hudson River (2.5 miles) | James River (2.4 miles) |
| elevation ft | 597 | 1,950 |
| population | 14,568 | 43,614 |
| median home value | 521,281 | 537,455 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $169,168 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $138,864 |
| 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 | 4721C257J | 1452C811J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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