Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 04544 04544, ME — Zone AE and 24599 24599, VA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 04544 04544, ME — Zone AE | 24599 24599, VA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 04544 04544, ME — Zone AE | 24599 24599, VA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 04544 | 24599 |
| city | 04544 | 24599 |
| state | Maine | Virginia |
| state code | ME | 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 | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| base flood elevation | 16 ft | 12 ft |
| historical floods | 7 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2006 | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 |
| nearest water | Puget Sound (0.9 miles) | retention pond (4.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 396 | 1,664 |
| population | 48,925 | 65,699 |
| median home value | 346,193 | 606,387 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $179,735 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $24,718 |
| 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 | 9811C786J | 9768C568J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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