Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 12053 12053, NY — Zone AE and 23460 23460, VA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 12053 12053, NY — Zone AE | 23460 23460, VA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 12053 12053, NY — Zone AE | 23460 23460, VA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 12053 | 23460 |
| city | 12053 | 23460 |
| state | New York | Virginia |
| state code | NY | 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 | 1,953 | 1,953 |
| base flood elevation | 16 ft | 12 ft |
| historical floods | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2008 |
| nearest water | Long Island Sound (1.9 miles) | local stream (4.5 miles) |
| elevation ft | 784 | 776 |
| population | 42,557 | 65,415 |
| median home value | 686,467 | 122,339 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $54,860 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $197,058 |
| 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 | 9794C273J | 6822C686J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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