Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 22202 22202, VA — Zone X-shaded and 30216 30216, GA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 22202 22202, VA — Zone X-shaded | 30216 30216, GA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 22202 22202, VA — Zone X-shaded | 30216 30216, GA — Zone A |
| zip code | 22202 | 30216 |
| city | 22202 | 30216 |
| state | Virginia | Georgia |
| state code | VA | GA |
| category | Moderate Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone X-shaded (Moderate Risk — 500-Year Floodplain) | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) |
| risk level | Moderate Risk | High Risk |
| annual flood prob | 0.2% annual chance (500-year flood) | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) |
| insurance required | Recommended but not required | Required for federally-backed mortgages |
| avg annual premium | 797 | 797 |
| base flood elevation | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area | 8 ft |
| historical floods | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2014 |
| nearest water | James River (2.8 miles) | Hudson River (4.0 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,635 | 12 |
| population | 55,534 | 75,772 |
| median home value | 237,344 | 515,841 |
| flood damage risk | 15-30% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $75,877 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $115,784 |
| mitigation tips | Consider purchasing flood insurance even though not required; install backflow preventers on sewer lines; grade your lot to direct water away from foundation; keep gutters and drainage clear; know your evacuation route. | 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 | 5663C781J | 5796C747J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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