Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 14212 14212, NY — Zone AE and 21716 21716, MD — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 14212 14212, NY — Zone AE | 21716 21716, MD — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 14212 14212, NY — Zone AE | 21716 21716, MD — Zone AE |
| zip code | 14212 | 21716 |
| city | 14212 | 21716 |
| state | New York | Maryland |
| state code | NY | MD |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) |
| 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 | 2,632 | 2,632 |
| base flood elevation | 14 ft | 25 ft |
| historical floods | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 |
| nearest water | retention pond (3.2 miles) | Ohio River (1.2 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,676 | 1,934 |
| population | 54,407 | 49,998 |
| median home value | 134,211 | 767,206 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $50,278 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $184,305 |
| 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 | 4082C706J | 5758C316J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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