Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 15078 15078, PA — Zone AE and 27311 27311, NC — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 15078 15078, PA — Zone AE | 27311 27311, NC — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 15078 15078, PA — Zone AE | 27311 27311, NC — Zone AE |
| zip code | 15078 | 27311 |
| city | 15078 | 27311 |
| state | Pennsylvania | North Carolina |
| state code | PA | NC |
| 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 | 2,541 | 2,541 |
| base flood elevation | 11 ft | 7 ft |
| historical floods | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 | 15 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2012 |
| nearest water | Columbia River (2.7 miles) | Atlantic Ocean (1.3 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,611 | 1,997 |
| population | 11,718 | 6,775 |
| median home value | 106,811 | 257,340 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $84,453 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $62,403 |
| 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 | 8192C123J | 5916C875J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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