Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 15655 15655, PA — Zone AE and 27923 27923, NC — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 15655 15655, PA — Zone AE | 27923 27923, NC — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 15655 15655, PA — Zone AE | 27923 27923, NC — Zone A |
| zip code | 15655 | 27923 |
| city | 15655 | 27923 |
| state | Pennsylvania | North Carolina |
| state code | PA | NC |
| 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 | 1,503 | 1,503 |
| base flood elevation | 26 ft | 30 ft |
| historical floods | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2018 | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2004 |
| nearest water | Merrimack River (2.8 miles) | Rio Grande (4.2 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,941 | 716 |
| population | 48,036 | 72,636 |
| median home value | 468,061 | 737,130 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $46,432 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $117,014 |
| 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 | 3827C114J | 2594C915J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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