Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 22747 22747, VA — Zone AE and 47470 47470, IN — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 22747 22747, VA — Zone AE | 47470 47470, IN — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 22747 22747, VA — Zone AE | 47470 47470, IN — Zone AE |
| zip code | 22747 | 47470 |
| city | 22747 | 47470 |
| state | Virginia | Indiana |
| state code | VA | IN |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) |
| 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 | 2,721 | 2,721 |
| base flood elevation | 20 ft | 6 ft |
| historical floods | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2010 | 4 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2007 |
| nearest water | Chesapeake Bay (0.8 miles) | Colorado River (1.5 miles) |
| elevation ft | 879 | 1,089 |
| population | 16,745 | 65,593 |
| median home value | 793,068 | 631,699 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $102,511 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $101,355 |
| 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 | 8804C137J | 5653C739J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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