Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 18018 18018, PA — Zone X-shaded and 35044 35044, AL — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 18018 18018, PA — Zone X-shaded | 35044 35044, AL — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 18018 18018, PA — Zone X-shaded | 35044 35044, AL — Zone AE |
| zip code | 18018 | 35044 |
| city | 18018 | 35044 |
| state | Pennsylvania | Alabama |
| state code | PA | AL |
| category | Moderate Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone X-shaded (Moderate Risk — 500-Year Floodplain) | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) |
| risk level | Moderate Risk | High Risk |
| annual flood prob | 0.2% annual chance (500-year flood) | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) |
| insurance required | Recommended but not required | Required for federally-backed mortgages |
| avg annual premium | 827 | 827 |
| base flood elevation | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area | 26 ft |
| historical floods | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2011 | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2005 |
| nearest water | Colorado River (4.2 miles) | Ohio River (1.0 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,108 | 660 |
| population | 63,978 | 46,927 |
| median home value | 549,428 | 444,242 |
| flood damage risk | 15-30% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $181,331 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $28,061 |
| mitigation tips | Consider purchasing flood insurance even though not required; install backflow preventers on sewer lines; grade your lot to direct water away from foundation; keep gutters and drainage clear; know your evacuation route. | 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 | 4509C385J | 2949C234J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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