Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 15635 15635, PA — Zone A and 35901 Gadsden, AL — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 15635 15635, PA — Zone A | 35901 Gadsden, AL — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 15635 15635, PA — Zone A | 35901 Gadsden, AL — Zone A |
| zip code | 15635 | 35901 |
| city | 15635 | Gadsden |
| state | Pennsylvania | Alabama |
| state code | PA | AL |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | 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 | 976 | 976 |
| base flood elevation | 26 ft | 11 ft |
| historical floods | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2004 | 4 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 |
| nearest water | Ohio River (0.3 miles) | local creek (0.2 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,827 | 988 |
| population | 69,196 | 61,091 |
| median home value | 157,906 | 460,969 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $29,233 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $151,205 |
| 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 | 6786C197J | 9822C800J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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