Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 22472 22472, VA — Zone A and 27555 27555, NC — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 22472 22472, VA — Zone A | 27555 27555, NC — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 22472 22472, VA — Zone A | 27555 27555, NC — Zone A |
| zip code | 22472 | 27555 |
| city | 22472 | 27555 |
| state | Virginia | North Carolina |
| state code | VA | NC |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) |
| 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 | 2,107 | 2,107 |
| base flood elevation | 17 ft | 13 ft |
| historical floods | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2022 | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years |
| nearest water | Lake Erie (2.2 miles) | Chesapeake Bay (4.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,959 | 131 |
| population | 32,312 | 75,492 |
| median home value | 752,332 | 336,922 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $34,438 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $154,842 |
| 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 | 6573C967J | 1511C763J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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