Enter any address in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to see its FEMA flood zone
Wilkes-Barre has a population of 44,328 residents. Like many communities in Pennsylvania, properties in Wilkes-Barre may be located in various FEMA flood zones ranging from high-risk Special Flood Hazard Areas to low-risk zones.
Use the address lookup above to check the specific flood zone for any property in Wilkes-Barre. Results come directly from FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL).
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania:
AE High Risk — 1% annual chance of flooding. Insurance required.
VE Very High Risk — Coastal flooding with wave action.
X (Shaded) Moderate Risk — 500-year floodplain.
X Low Risk — Outside major floodplains.
Properties in Wilkes-Barre that are in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with federally backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance.
Even in low-risk zones, flood insurance is recommended — over 20% of NFIP claims come from outside high-risk areas. Visit FloodSmart.gov for quotes.