Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 11742 11742, NY — Zone A and 23803 23803, VA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 11742 11742, NY — Zone A | 23803 23803, VA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 11742 11742, NY — Zone A | 23803 23803, VA — Zone A |
| zip code | 11742 | 23803 |
| city | 11742 | 23803 |
| state | New York | Virginia |
| state code | NY | VA |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | 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 | 1,787 | 1,787 |
| base flood elevation | 21 ft | 18 ft |
| historical floods | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 |
| nearest water | drainage canal (4.3 miles) | Mississippi River (3.7 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,751 | 319 |
| population | 11,202 | 14,898 |
| median home value | 371,402 | 371,138 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $179,629 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $191,490 |
| 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 | 8046C991J | 6926C622J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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