Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 02744 02744, MA — Zone AE and 23899 23899, VA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 02744 02744, MA — Zone AE | 23899 23899, VA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 02744 02744, MA — Zone AE | 23899 23899, VA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 02744 | 23899 |
| city | 02744 | 23899 |
| state | Massachusetts | Virginia |
| state code | MA | VA |
| 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 | 2,367 | 2,367 |
| base flood elevation | 23 ft | 5 ft |
| historical floods | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2018 | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2005 |
| nearest water | Merrimack River (0.4 miles) | Ohio River (0.9 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,026 | 1,132 |
| population | 16,926 | 66,448 |
| median home value | 644,605 | 351,995 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $92,881 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $193,575 |
| 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 | 7202C392J | 3191C254J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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