Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 12604 12604, NY — Zone X-shaded and 18507 18507, PA — Zone X-shaded. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 12604 12604, NY — Zone X-shaded | 18507 18507, PA — Zone X-shaded |
|---|---|---|
| name | 12604 12604, NY — Zone X-shaded | 18507 18507, PA — Zone X-shaded |
| zip code | 12604 | 18507 |
| city | 12604 | 18507 |
| state | New York | Pennsylvania |
| state code | NY | PA |
| category | Moderate Risk | Moderate Risk |
| flood zone | Zone X-shaded (Moderate Risk — 500-Year Floodplain) | Zone X-shaded (Moderate Risk — 500-Year Floodplain) |
| risk level | Moderate Risk | Moderate Risk |
| annual flood prob | 0.2% annual chance (500-year flood) | 0.2% annual chance (500-year flood) |
| insurance required | Recommended but not required | Recommended but not required |
| avg annual premium | 872 | 872 |
| base flood elevation | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area |
| historical floods | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 | 12 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 |
| nearest water | Merrimack River (1.2 miles) | Tennessee River (0.8 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,640 | 30 |
| population | 26,122 | 35,000 |
| median home value | 564,865 | 577,656 |
| flood damage risk | 15-30% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $43,212 | 15-30% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $121,627 |
| mitigation tips | 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. | 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 | 8107C551J | 1308C930J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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