Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 17355 17355, PA — Zone A and 22437 22437, VA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 17355 17355, PA — Zone A | 22437 22437, VA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 17355 17355, PA — Zone A | 22437 22437, VA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 17355 | 22437 |
| city | 17355 | 22437 |
| state | Pennsylvania | Virginia |
| state code | PA | VA |
| 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 | 2,663 | 2,663 |
| base flood elevation | 26 ft | 27 ft |
| historical floods | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 |
| nearest water | Delaware River (4.5 miles) | Merrimack River (2.1 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,847 | 1,621 |
| population | 46,931 | 52,743 |
| median home value | 416,996 | 267,484 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $48,942 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $132,617 |
| 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 | 8277C104J | 5602C633J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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