Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 16826 16826, PA — Zone A and 27813 27813, NC — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 16826 16826, PA — Zone A | 27813 27813, NC — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 16826 16826, PA — Zone A | 27813 27813, NC — Zone AE |
| zip code | 16826 | 27813 |
| city | 16826 | 27813 |
| state | Pennsylvania | North Carolina |
| state code | PA | NC |
| 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 | 2,317 | 2,317 |
| base flood elevation | 22 ft | 5 ft |
| historical floods | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2008 | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2005 |
| nearest water | Delaware River (3.7 miles) | Lake Erie (2.1 miles) |
| elevation ft | 962 | 47 |
| population | 4,801 | 52,399 |
| median home value | 542,063 | 481,717 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $172,286 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $16,465 |
| 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 | 3443C714J | 3080C236J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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