Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 21044 21044, MD — Zone AE and 24486 24486, VA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 21044 21044, MD — Zone AE | 24486 24486, VA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 21044 21044, MD — Zone AE | 24486 24486, VA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 21044 | 24486 |
| city | 21044 | 24486 |
| state | Maryland | Virginia |
| state code | MD | 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 | 1,311 | 1,311 |
| base flood elevation | 14 ft | 6 ft |
| historical floods | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2019 | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 |
| nearest water | Long Island Sound (5.0 miles) | Lake Erie (4.2 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,313 | 1,782 |
| population | 44,316 | 12,397 |
| median home value | 753,280 | 172,839 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $65,821 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $94,289 |
| 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 | 7521C155J | 9368C580J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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