Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 14608 14608, NY — Zone A and 15821 15821, PA — Zone D. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 14608 14608, NY — Zone A | 15821 15821, PA — Zone D |
|---|---|---|
| name | 14608 14608, NY — Zone A | 15821 15821, PA — Zone D |
| zip code | 14608 | 15821 |
| city | 14608 | 15821 |
| state | New York | Pennsylvania |
| state code | NY | PA |
| category | High Risk | Undetermined |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | Zone D (Undetermined Risk — No Analysis Performed) |
| risk level | High Risk | Undetermined |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) | Unknown — flood risk not yet determined by FEMA |
| insurance required | Required for federally-backed mortgages | Recommended — risk is undetermined |
| avg annual premium | 998 | 998 |
| base flood elevation | 15 ft | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area |
| historical floods | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2014 | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 |
| nearest water | Ohio River (3.0 miles) | Gulf of Mexico (3.3 miles) |
| elevation ft | 641 | 1,136 |
| population | 9,885 | 23,541 |
| median home value | 546,829 | 701,060 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $153,335 | Unknown chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $55,134 |
| 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. | 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. |
| fema map id | 8717C873J | 6766C662J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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