Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 17237 17237, PA — Zone AE and 24502 24502, VA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 17237 17237, PA — Zone AE | 24502 24502, VA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 17237 17237, PA — Zone AE | 24502 24502, VA — Zone A |
| zip code | 17237 | 24502 |
| city | 17237 | 24502 |
| 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 | 2,242 | 2,242 |
| base flood elevation | 30 ft | 22 ft |
| historical floods | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2016 | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 |
| nearest water | Tennessee River (2.2 miles) | local creek (0.7 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,497 | 198 |
| population | 69,269 | 23,652 |
| median home value | 783,350 | 736,697 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $85,640 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $28,655 |
| 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 | 3833C123J | 7192C162J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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