Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 22743 22743, VA — Zone AE and 61731 61731, IL — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 22743 22743, VA — Zone AE | 61731 61731, IL — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 22743 22743, VA — Zone AE | 61731 61731, IL — Zone A |
| zip code | 22743 | 61731 |
| city | 22743 | 61731 |
| state | Virginia | Illinois |
| state code | VA | IL |
| 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 | 2,189 | 2,189 |
| base flood elevation | 15 ft | 11 ft |
| historical floods | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2018 |
| nearest water | Connecticut River (3.1 miles) | Lake Erie (4.0 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,239 | 1,813 |
| population | 47,389 | 8,795 |
| median home value | 316,776 | 351,909 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $111,044 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $78,120 |
| 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 | 1462C289J | 7492C244J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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