Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 18218 18218, PA — Zone D and 95569 95569, CA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 18218 18218, PA — Zone D | 95569 95569, CA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 18218 18218, PA — Zone D | 95569 95569, CA — Zone A |
| zip code | 18218 | 95569 |
| city | 18218 | 95569 |
| state | Pennsylvania | California |
| state code | PA | CA |
| category | Undetermined | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone D (Undetermined Risk — No Analysis Performed) | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) |
| risk level | Undetermined | High Risk |
| annual flood prob | Unknown — flood risk not yet determined by FEMA | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) |
| insurance required | Recommended — risk is undetermined | Required for federally-backed mortgages |
| avg annual premium | 934 | 934 |
| base flood elevation | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area | 11 ft |
| historical floods | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2004 | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2011 |
| nearest water | Colorado River (2.5 miles) | Colorado River (4.5 miles) |
| elevation ft | 506 | 1,202 |
| population | 72,442 | 1,824 |
| median home value | 406,825 | 457,918 |
| flood damage risk | Unknown chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $162,406 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $18,854 |
| mitigation tips | Purchase flood insurance as a precaution; research historical flooding in your area; contact your local floodplain administrator; maintain proper drainage; prepare an emergency kit and evacuation plan. | 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 | 3075C873J | 7879C676J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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