Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 18707 18707, PA — Zone A and 51548 51548, IA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 18707 18707, PA — Zone A | 51548 51548, IA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 18707 18707, PA — Zone A | 51548 51548, IA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 18707 | 51548 |
| city | 18707 | 51548 |
| state | Pennsylvania | Iowa |
| state code | PA | IA |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | 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 | 1,978 | 1,978 |
| base flood elevation | 16 ft | 18 ft |
| historical floods | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2013 | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2016 |
| nearest water | drainage canal (2.0 miles) | Lake Erie (2.7 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,486 | 1,220 |
| population | 52,292 | 72,491 |
| median home value | 486,792 | 741,468 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $178,794 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $150,769 |
| 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 | 1280C428J | 3470C401J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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