Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 22026 22026, VA — Zone A and 59716 59716, MT — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 22026 22026, VA — Zone A | 59716 59716, MT — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 22026 22026, VA — Zone A | 59716 59716, MT — Zone AE |
| zip code | 22026 | 59716 |
| city | 22026 | 59716 |
| state | Virginia | Montana |
| state code | VA | MT |
| 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 | 2,143 | 2,143 |
| base flood elevation | 10 ft | 17 ft |
| historical floods | 12 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2020 | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2006 |
| nearest water | local creek (0.7 miles) | retention pond (2.7 miles) |
| elevation ft | 115 | 3,905 |
| population | 9,131 | 50,927 |
| median home value | 375,832 | 444,896 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $76,693 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $136,475 |
| 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 | 2861C279J | 5146C506J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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