Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 22740 22740, VA — Zone AE and 61607 61607, IL — Zone D. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 22740 22740, VA — Zone AE | 61607 61607, IL — Zone D |
|---|---|---|
| name | 22740 22740, VA — Zone AE | 61607 61607, IL — Zone D |
| zip code | 22740 | 61607 |
| city | 22740 | 61607 |
| state | Virginia | Illinois |
| state code | VA | IL |
| category | High Risk | Undetermined |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | Zone D (Undetermined Risk — No Analysis Performed) |
| risk level | High Risk | Undetermined |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) | Unknown — flood risk not yet determined by FEMA |
| insurance required | Required for federally-backed mortgages | Recommended — risk is undetermined |
| avg annual premium | 974 | 974 |
| base flood elevation | 26 ft | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area |
| historical floods | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 | 7 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2014 |
| nearest water | Tennessee River (3.9 miles) | Mississippi River (1.7 miles) |
| elevation ft | 988 | 1,381 |
| population | 66,420 | 74,629 |
| median home value | 700,694 | 150,634 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $153,664 | Unknown chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $193,142 |
| 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. | Purchase flood insurance as a precaution; research historical flooding in your area; contact your local floodplain administrator; maintain proper drainage; prepare an emergency kit and evacuation plan. |
| fema map id | 2523C874J | 9396C552J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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