Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 17517 17517, PA — Zone A and 25183 25183, WV — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 17517 17517, PA — Zone A | 25183 25183, WV — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 17517 17517, PA — Zone A | 25183 25183, WV — Zone A |
| zip code | 17517 | 25183 |
| city | 17517 | 25183 |
| state | Pennsylvania | West Virginia |
| state code | PA | WV |
| 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 | 2,459 | 2,459 |
| base flood elevation | 13 ft | 13 ft |
| historical floods | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 |
| nearest water | Susquehanna River (1.3 miles) | Lake Erie (0.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 20 | 1,105 |
| population | 26,854 | 75,454 |
| median home value | 163,708 | 508,560 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $22,999 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $15,039 |
| 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 | 2218C221J | 8036C731J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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