Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 12420 12420, NY — Zone D and 17970 17970, PA — Zone X-shaded. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 12420 12420, NY — Zone D | 17970 17970, PA — Zone X-shaded |
|---|---|---|
| name | 12420 12420, NY — Zone D | 17970 17970, PA — Zone X-shaded |
| zip code | 12420 | 17970 |
| city | 12420 | 17970 |
| state | New York | Pennsylvania |
| state code | NY | PA |
| category | Undetermined | Moderate Risk |
| flood zone | Zone D (Undetermined Risk — No Analysis Performed) | Zone X-shaded (Moderate Risk — 500-Year Floodplain) |
| risk level | Undetermined | Moderate Risk |
| annual flood prob | Unknown — flood risk not yet determined by FEMA | 0.2% annual chance (500-year flood) |
| insurance required | Recommended — risk is undetermined | Recommended but not required |
| avg annual premium | 713 | 713 |
| base flood elevation | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area |
| historical floods | 7 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2005 | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2013 |
| nearest water | Potomac River (4.8 miles) | Red River (4.9 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,332 | 614 |
| population | 40,285 | 52,520 |
| median home value | 744,867 | 481,192 |
| flood damage risk | Unknown chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $147,042 | 15-30% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $114,654 |
| mitigation tips | 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. | Consider purchasing flood insurance even though not required; install backflow preventers on sewer lines; grade your lot to direct water away from foundation; keep gutters and drainage clear; know your evacuation route. |
| fema map id | 6229C584J | 2755C630J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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