Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 17011 17011, PA — Zone X-shaded and 19436 19436, PA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 17011 17011, PA — Zone X-shaded | 19436 19436, PA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 17011 17011, PA — Zone X-shaded | 19436 19436, PA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 17011 | 19436 |
| city | 17011 | 19436 |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| state code | PA | PA |
| category | Moderate Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone X-shaded (Moderate Risk — 500-Year Floodplain) | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) |
| risk level | Moderate Risk | High Risk |
| annual flood prob | 0.2% annual chance (500-year flood) | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) |
| insurance required | Recommended but not required | Required for federally-backed mortgages |
| avg annual premium | 802 | 802 |
| base flood elevation | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area | 7 ft |
| historical floods | 12 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2004 |
| nearest water | Rio Grande (1.3 miles) | Savannah River (1.4 miles) |
| elevation ft | 570 | 991 |
| population | 50,205 | 52,167 |
| median home value | 393,500 | 636,101 |
| flood damage risk | 15-30% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $127,869 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $178,430 |
| 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. | 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 | 1030C820J | 3795C578J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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