Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 15715 15715, PA — Zone AE and 17501 17501, PA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 15715 15715, PA — Zone AE | 17501 17501, PA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 15715 15715, PA — Zone AE | 17501 17501, PA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 15715 | 17501 |
| city | 15715 | 17501 |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| state code | PA | PA |
| 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 | 1,924 | 1,924 |
| base flood elevation | 14 ft | 5 ft |
| historical floods | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2005 | 12 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2011 |
| nearest water | Gulf of Mexico (2.8 miles) | Connecticut River (4.1 miles) |
| elevation ft | 528 | 1,685 |
| population | 78,988 | 31,536 |
| median home value | 475,633 | 245,345 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $112,502 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $22,249 |
| 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 | 2311C334J | 2894C407J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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