Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 22602 22602, VA — Zone VE and 23938 23938, VA — Zone VE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 22602 22602, VA — Zone VE | 23938 23938, VA — Zone VE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 22602 22602, VA — Zone VE | 23938 23938, VA — Zone VE |
| zip code | 22602 | 23938 |
| city | 22602 | 23938 |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| state code | VA | VA |
| category | Very High Risk | Very High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) |
| risk level | Very High Risk | Very High Risk |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action |
| insurance required | Required — highest risk coastal zone | Required — highest risk coastal zone |
| avg annual premium | 5,695 | 5,690 |
| base flood elevation | 24 ft | 30 ft |
| historical floods | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 |
| nearest water | Rio Grande (1.5 miles) | Potomac River (1.0 miles) |
| elevation ft | 518 | 472 |
| population | 18,724 | 79,200 |
| median home value | 335,363 | 528,814 |
| flood damage risk | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $127,835 | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $132,970 |
| mitigation tips | Reinforce foundation against wave action; install storm shutters; elevate entire structure if possible; maintain maximum flood insurance coverage; establish evacuation routes; consider relocating critical infrastructure to upper floors. | Reinforce foundation against wave action; install storm shutters; elevate entire structure if possible; maintain maximum flood insurance coverage; establish evacuation routes; consider relocating critical infrastructure to upper floors. |
| fema map id | 9942C303J | 3980C962J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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