Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 16936 16936, PA — Zone A and 28344 28344, NC — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 16936 16936, PA — Zone A | 28344 28344, NC — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 16936 16936, PA — Zone A | 28344 28344, NC — Zone A |
| zip code | 16936 | 28344 |
| city | 16936 | 28344 |
| 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 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 | 1,824 | 1,824 |
| base flood elevation | 20 ft | 28 ft |
| historical floods | 7 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2005 | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2022 |
| nearest water | Puget Sound (2.8 miles) | Puget Sound (5.0 miles) |
| elevation ft | 111 | 251 |
| population | 52,007 | 16,030 |
| median home value | 628,536 | 321,727 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $38,961 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $72,849 |
| 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 | 6295C320J | 2118C250J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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