Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 21215 21215, MD — Zone A and 23336 23336, VA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 21215 21215, MD — Zone A | 23336 23336, VA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 21215 21215, MD — Zone A | 23336 23336, VA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 21215 | 23336 |
| city | 21215 | 23336 |
| state | Maryland | Virginia |
| state code | MD | 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 | 2,508 | 2,508 |
| base flood elevation | 11 ft | 12 ft |
| historical floods | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2012 |
| nearest water | Hudson River (3.5 miles) | Lake Erie (2.9 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,118 | 341 |
| population | 70,439 | 30,755 |
| median home value | 378,666 | 436,505 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $108,203 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $123,110 |
| 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 | 8073C617J | 2294C234J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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