Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 17253 17253, PA — Zone AE and 29649 29649, SC — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 17253 17253, PA — Zone AE | 29649 29649, SC — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 17253 17253, PA — Zone AE | 29649 29649, SC — Zone AE |
| zip code | 17253 | 29649 |
| city | 17253 | 29649 |
| state | Pennsylvania | South Carolina |
| state code | PA | SC |
| 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 | 1,546 | 1,546 |
| base flood elevation | 22 ft | 11 ft |
| historical floods | 12 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2016 | 4 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2008 |
| nearest water | Susquehanna River (0.4 miles) | local river (0.8 miles) |
| elevation ft | 666 | 467 |
| population | 1,355 | 66,601 |
| median home value | 679,202 | 438,447 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $10,172 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $46,446 |
| 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 | 6214C259J | 7137C420J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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