Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 15845 15845, PA — Zone A and 78148 78148, TX — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 15845 15845, PA — Zone A | 78148 78148, TX — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 15845 15845, PA — Zone A | 78148 78148, TX — Zone AE |
| zip code | 15845 | 78148 |
| city | 15845 | 78148 |
| state | Pennsylvania | Texas |
| state code | PA | TX |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | 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 | 1,922 | 1,922 |
| base flood elevation | 27 ft | 22 ft |
| historical floods | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2009 | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2009 |
| nearest water | Tampa Bay (4.7 miles) | Savannah River (2.3 miles) |
| elevation ft | 560 | 1,496 |
| population | 41,188 | 23,255 |
| median home value | 621,933 | 657,890 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $41,497 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $118,964 |
| 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 | 2310C436J | 8263C574J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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