Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 22488 22488, VA — Zone AE and 51430 51430, IA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 22488 22488, VA — Zone AE | 51430 51430, IA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 22488 22488, VA — Zone AE | 51430 51430, IA — Zone A |
| zip code | 22488 | 51430 |
| city | 22488 | 51430 |
| state | Virginia | Iowa |
| state code | VA | IA |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | 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 | 1,375 | 1,375 |
| base flood elevation | 5 ft | 27 ft |
| historical floods | 15 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2013 | 15 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2019 |
| nearest water | local stream (1.8 miles) | Tennessee River (1.8 miles) |
| elevation ft | 109 | 1,651 |
| population | 50,571 | 32,869 |
| median home value | 313,369 | 494,617 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $155,297 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $55,540 |
| 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 | 7707C590J | 5381C879J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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