Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 18850 18850, PA — Zone AE and 35960 35960, AL — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 18850 18850, PA — Zone AE | 35960 35960, AL — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 18850 18850, PA — Zone AE | 35960 35960, AL — Zone AE |
| zip code | 18850 | 35960 |
| city | 18850 | 35960 |
| state | Pennsylvania | Alabama |
| state code | PA | AL |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | 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 | 1,243 | 1,243 |
| base flood elevation | 24 ft | 23 ft |
| historical floods | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2018 | 4 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2005 |
| nearest water | Potomac River (4.1 miles) | Lake Superior (1.4 miles) |
| elevation ft | 691 | 85 |
| population | 59,844 | 12,048 |
| median home value | 509,362 | 351,971 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $32,263 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $193,475 |
| 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 | 9614C979J | 3660C645J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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