Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 14055 14055, NY — Zone A and 23834 23834, VA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 14055 14055, NY — Zone A | 23834 23834, VA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 14055 14055, NY — Zone A | 23834 23834, VA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 14055 | 23834 |
| city | 14055 | 23834 |
| 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 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 | 2,920 | 2,920 |
| base flood elevation | 13 ft | 22 ft |
| historical floods | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2005 | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2009 |
| nearest water | Lake Ontario (2.5 miles) | retention pond (2.0 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,898 | 1,115 |
| population | 20,882 | 15,446 |
| median home value | 189,514 | 266,130 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $41,153 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $37,587 |
| 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 | 3098C763J | 8579C176J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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