Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 17246 17246, PA — Zone AE and 28133 28133, NC — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 17246 17246, PA — Zone AE | 28133 28133, NC — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 17246 17246, PA — Zone AE | 28133 28133, NC — Zone AE |
| zip code | 17246 | 28133 |
| city | 17246 | 28133 |
| state | Pennsylvania | North Carolina |
| state code | PA | NC |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | 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 | 3,058 | 3,058 |
| base flood elevation | 11 ft | 5 ft |
| historical floods | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 | 15 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 |
| nearest water | Rio Grande (1.6 miles) | Red River (3.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 980 | 1,880 |
| population | 50,245 | 29,426 |
| median home value | 647,362 | 126,833 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $89,559 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $149,531 |
| 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 | 8384C296J | 5999C336J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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