Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 11426 11426, NY — Zone AE and 24502 24502, VA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 11426 11426, NY — Zone AE | 24502 24502, VA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 11426 11426, NY — Zone AE | 24502 24502, VA — Zone A |
| zip code | 11426 | 24502 |
| city | 11426 | 24502 |
| state | New York | Virginia |
| state code | NY | VA |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) |
| 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 | 2,242 | 2,242 |
| base flood elevation | 7 ft | 22 ft |
| historical floods | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2012 | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 |
| nearest water | Lake Superior (0.9 miles) | local creek (0.7 miles) |
| elevation ft | 793 | 198 |
| population | 76,374 | 23,652 |
| median home value | 112,084 | 736,697 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $160,106 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $28,655 |
| 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 | 9579C870J | 7192C162J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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