Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 18242 18242, PA — Zone AE and 78832 78832, TX — Zone VE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 18242 18242, PA — Zone AE | 78832 78832, TX — Zone VE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 18242 18242, PA — Zone AE | 78832 78832, TX — Zone VE |
| zip code | 18242 | 78832 |
| city | 18242 | 78832 |
| state | Pennsylvania | Texas |
| state code | PA | TX |
| category | High Risk | Very High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) |
| risk level | High Risk | Very High Risk |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action |
| insurance required | Required for federally-backed mortgages | Required — highest risk coastal zone |
| avg annual premium | 3,289 | 3,289 |
| base flood elevation | 16 ft | 10 ft |
| historical floods | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2019 | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2009 |
| nearest water | Lake Superior (2.8 miles) | Lake Erie (2.8 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,108 | 1,543 |
| population | 46,284 | 51,746 |
| median home value | 755,804 | 286,642 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $153,946 | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $175,379 |
| 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. | Reinforce foundation against wave action; install storm shutters; elevate entire structure if possible; maintain maximum flood insurance coverage; establish evacuation routes; consider relocating critical infrastructure to upper floors. |
| fema map id | 9862C545J | 3986C633J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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