Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 19975 19975, DE — Zone A and 23513 23513, VA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 19975 19975, DE — Zone A | 23513 23513, VA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 19975 19975, DE — Zone A | 23513 23513, VA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 19975 | 23513 |
| city | 19975 | 23513 |
| state | Delaware | Virginia |
| state code | DE | 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 | 2,639 | 2,639 |
| base flood elevation | 26 ft | 18 ft |
| historical floods | 9 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: 2011 |
| nearest water | Rio Grande (0.1 miles) | Colorado River (4.8 miles) |
| elevation ft | 34 | 1,739 |
| population | 27,113 | 7,387 |
| median home value | 385,513 | 582,571 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $183,122 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $31,914 |
| 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 | 7413C288J | 7580C583J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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