Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 12471 12471, NY — Zone VE and 18248 18248, PA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 12471 12471, NY — Zone VE | 18248 18248, PA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 12471 12471, NY — Zone VE | 18248 18248, PA — Zone A |
| zip code | 12471 | 18248 |
| city | 12471 | 18248 |
| state | New York | Pennsylvania |
| state code | NY | PA |
| category | Very High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) |
| risk level | Very High Risk | High Risk |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) |
| insurance required | Required — highest risk coastal zone | Required for federally-backed mortgages |
| avg annual premium | 2,686 | 2,686 |
| base flood elevation | 27 ft | 6 ft |
| historical floods | 4 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2013 | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 |
| nearest water | Potomac River (0.5 miles) | Rio Grande (1.4 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,029 | 904 |
| population | 75,447 | 6,790 |
| median home value | 373,365 | 758,911 |
| flood damage risk | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $138,923 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $60,559 |
| mitigation tips | Reinforce foundation against wave action; install storm shutters; elevate entire structure if possible; maintain maximum flood insurance coverage; establish evacuation routes; consider relocating critical infrastructure to upper floors. | 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 | 8264C462J | 3526C690J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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