Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 17043 17043, PA — Zone A and 95140 95140, CA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 17043 17043, PA — Zone A | 95140 95140, CA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 17043 17043, PA — Zone A | 95140 95140, CA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 17043 | 95140 |
| city | 17043 | 95140 |
| state | Pennsylvania | California |
| state code | PA | CA |
| 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 | 1,356 | 1,356 |
| base flood elevation | 18 ft | 11 ft |
| historical floods | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2020 | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2019 |
| nearest water | local river (1.3 miles) | retention pond (3.1 miles) |
| elevation ft | 946 | 200 |
| population | 57,519 | 66,002 |
| median home value | 722,276 | 669,773 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $195,047 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $48,895 |
| 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 | 4118C726J | 4158C708J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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