Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 17243 17243, PA — Zone A and 93445 93445, CA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 17243 17243, PA — Zone A | 93445 93445, CA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 17243 17243, PA — Zone A | 93445 93445, CA — Zone A |
| zip code | 17243 | 93445 |
| city | 17243 | 93445 |
| state | Pennsylvania | California |
| state code | PA | CA |
| 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 | 1,344 | 1,344 |
| base flood elevation | 20 ft | 15 ft |
| historical floods | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2018 | 7 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2014 |
| nearest water | Arkansas River (2.6 miles) | retention pond (2.0 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,517 | 638 |
| population | 78,635 | 7,234 |
| median home value | 409,121 | 230,128 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $67,059 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $109,434 |
| 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 | 5614C548J | 9508C300J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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