Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 17576 17576, PA — Zone AE and 29653 29653, SC — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 17576 17576, PA — Zone AE | 29653 29653, SC — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 17576 17576, PA — Zone AE | 29653 29653, SC — Zone A |
| zip code | 17576 | 29653 |
| city | 17576 | 29653 |
| state | Pennsylvania | South Carolina |
| state code | PA | SC |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | 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 | 2,339 | 2,340 |
| base flood elevation | 6 ft | 20 ft |
| historical floods | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2006 | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2007 |
| nearest water | Merrimack River (3.6 miles) | Colorado River (0.9 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,074 | 889 |
| population | 2,787 | 27,017 |
| median home value | 541,256 | 640,221 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $91,579 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $101,036 |
| 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 | 1009C195J | 4068C504J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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