Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 01264 01264, MA — Zone A and 24282 24282, VA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 01264 01264, MA — Zone A | 24282 24282, VA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 01264 01264, MA — Zone A | 24282 24282, VA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 01264 | 24282 |
| city | 01264 | 24282 |
| state | Massachusetts | Virginia |
| state code | MA | VA |
| 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 | 2,003 | 2,003 |
| base flood elevation | 21 ft | 10 ft |
| historical floods | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2004 | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2014 |
| nearest water | Hudson River (0.6 miles) | Lake Erie (4.8 miles) |
| elevation ft | 132 | 348 |
| population | 31,514 | 62,103 |
| median home value | 129,522 | 299,209 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $171,222 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $174,854 |
| 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 | 6818C415J | 5984C602J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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