Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 22709 22709, VA — Zone AE and 36618 36618, AL — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 22709 22709, VA — Zone AE | 36618 36618, AL — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 22709 22709, VA — Zone AE | 36618 36618, AL — Zone A |
| zip code | 22709 | 36618 |
| city | 22709 | 36618 |
| state | Virginia | Alabama |
| state code | VA | AL |
| 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 | 2,168 | 2,168 |
| base flood elevation | 18 ft | 27 ft |
| historical floods | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 |
| nearest water | Galveston Bay (1.4 miles) | retention pond (4.5 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,050 | 881 |
| population | 562 | 5,728 |
| median home value | 110,468 | 240,162 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $87,179 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $159,168 |
| 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 | 3765C388J | 2503C354J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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