Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 17778 17778, PA — Zone AE and 22503 22503, VA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 17778 17778, PA — Zone AE | 22503 22503, VA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 17778 17778, PA — Zone AE | 22503 22503, VA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 17778 | 22503 |
| city | 17778 | 22503 |
| state | Pennsylvania | Virginia |
| state code | PA | VA |
| 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 | 3,479 | 3,479 |
| base flood elevation | 7 ft | 20 ft |
| historical floods | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2013 |
| nearest water | Red River (3.9 miles) | Susquehanna River (2.8 miles) |
| elevation ft | 705 | 85 |
| population | 27,804 | 79,924 |
| median home value | 221,008 | 169,149 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $191,595 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $156,845 |
| 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 | 2649C271J | 2579C765J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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