Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 16249 16249, PA — Zone X-shaded and 18434 18434, PA — Zone X-shaded. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 16249 16249, PA — Zone X-shaded | 18434 18434, PA — Zone X-shaded |
|---|---|---|
| name | 16249 16249, PA — Zone X-shaded | 18434 18434, PA — Zone X-shaded |
| zip code | 16249 | 18434 |
| city | 16249 | 18434 |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| state code | PA | PA |
| 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 | 627 | 627 |
| base flood elevation | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area |
| historical floods | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2019 |
| nearest water | Potomac River (2.5 miles) | Susquehanna River (2.9 miles) |
| elevation ft | 886 | 1,061 |
| population | 44,595 | 58,109 |
| median home value | 427,422 | 690,168 |
| flood damage risk | 15-30% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $40,714 | 15-30% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $123,007 |
| 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 | 8531C593J | 6113C950J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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