Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 15136 15136, PA — Zone AE and 20763 20763, MD — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 15136 15136, PA — Zone AE | 20763 20763, MD — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 15136 15136, PA — Zone AE | 20763 20763, MD — Zone A |
| zip code | 15136 | 20763 |
| city | 15136 | 20763 |
| state | Pennsylvania | Maryland |
| state code | PA | MD |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) |
| 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 | 2,252 | 2,253 |
| base flood elevation | 10 ft | 7 ft |
| historical floods | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years |
| nearest water | Lake Ontario (2.7 miles) | Puget Sound (1.7 miles) |
| elevation ft | 188 | 1,313 |
| population | 39,753 | 73,562 |
| median home value | 300,876 | 210,882 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $170,547 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $182,032 |
| 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 | 6017C664J | 3000C936J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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