Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 18705 18705, PA — Zone X-shaded and 31093 31093, GA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 18705 18705, PA — Zone X-shaded | 31093 31093, GA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 18705 18705, PA — Zone X-shaded | 31093 31093, GA — Zone A |
| zip code | 18705 | 31093 |
| city | 18705 | 31093 |
| state | Pennsylvania | Georgia |
| state code | PA | GA |
| category | Moderate Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone X-shaded (Moderate Risk — 500-Year Floodplain) | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) |
| 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 | 789 | 789 |
| base flood elevation | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area | 26 ft |
| historical floods | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2013 | 12 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 |
| nearest water | Savannah River (0.8 miles) | Galveston Bay (3.1 miles) |
| elevation ft | 487 | 1,602 |
| population | 7,203 | 41,438 |
| median home value | 322,175 | 357,931 |
| flood damage risk | 15-30% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $21,859 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $49,308 |
| 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 | 4042C731J | 1411C134J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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