Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 15773 15773, PA — Zone X-shaded and 20770 20770, MD — Zone X-shaded. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 15773 15773, PA — Zone X-shaded | 20770 20770, MD — Zone X-shaded |
|---|---|---|
| name | 15773 15773, PA — Zone X-shaded | 20770 20770, MD — Zone X-shaded |
| zip code | 15773 | 20770 |
| city | 15773 | 20770 |
| state | Pennsylvania | Maryland |
| state code | PA | MD |
| category | Moderate Risk | Moderate Risk |
| flood zone | Zone X-shaded (Moderate Risk — 500-Year Floodplain) | Zone X-shaded (Moderate Risk — 500-Year Floodplain) |
| risk level | Moderate Risk | Moderate Risk |
| annual flood prob | 0.2% annual chance (500-year flood) | 0.2% annual chance (500-year flood) |
| insurance required | Recommended but not required | Recommended but not required |
| avg annual premium | 786 | 786 |
| base flood elevation | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area |
| historical floods | 4 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2008 | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 |
| nearest water | Savannah River (3.5 miles) | Arkansas River (4.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,855 | 1,178 |
| population | 60,469 | 74,060 |
| median home value | 291,651 | 514,193 |
| flood damage risk | 15-30% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $61,048 | 15-30% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $199,527 |
| mitigation tips | Consider purchasing flood insurance even though not required; install backflow preventers on sewer lines; grade your lot to direct water away from foundation; keep gutters and drainage clear; know your evacuation route. | Consider purchasing flood insurance even though not required; install backflow preventers on sewer lines; grade your lot to direct water away from foundation; keep gutters and drainage clear; know your evacuation route. |
| fema map id | 7645C207J | 9055C253J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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