Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 16820 16820, PA — Zone AE and 71037 71037, LA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 16820 16820, PA — Zone AE | 71037 71037, LA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 16820 16820, PA — Zone AE | 71037 71037, LA — Zone A |
| zip code | 16820 | 71037 |
| city | 16820 | 71037 |
| state | Pennsylvania | Louisiana |
| state code | PA | LA |
| 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 | 1,628 | 1,628 |
| base flood elevation | 20 ft | 14 ft |
| historical floods | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2018 | 15 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 |
| nearest water | Tampa Bay (1.9 miles) | Lake Erie (3.0 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,502 | 68 |
| population | 34,081 | 20,211 |
| median home value | 625,409 | 510,056 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $13,420 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $31,108 |
| 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 | 7688C672J | 2700C646J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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