Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 16829 16829, PA — Zone AE and 22125 22125, VA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 16829 16829, PA — Zone AE | 22125 22125, VA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 16829 16829, PA — Zone AE | 22125 22125, VA — Zone A |
| zip code | 16829 | 22125 |
| city | 16829 | 22125 |
| state | Pennsylvania | Virginia |
| state code | PA | VA |
| 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 | 1,417 | 1,417 |
| base flood elevation | 22 ft | 9 ft |
| historical floods | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2006 | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2011 |
| nearest water | Red River (2.2 miles) | Rio Grande (2.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,807 | 846 |
| population | 5,660 | 49,148 |
| median home value | 618,098 | 339,147 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $164,824 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $25,292 |
| 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 | 9043C905J | 8739C372J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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