Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 22749 22749, VA — Zone A and 76248 76248, TX — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 22749 22749, VA — Zone A | 76248 76248, TX — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 22749 22749, VA — Zone A | 76248 76248, TX — Zone AE |
| zip code | 22749 | 76248 |
| city | 22749 | 76248 |
| state | Virginia | Texas |
| state code | VA | TX |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | 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 | 1,971 | 1,971 |
| base flood elevation | 7 ft | 5 ft |
| historical floods | 12 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2022 | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2012 |
| nearest water | Galveston Bay (0.4 miles) | Hudson River (3.8 miles) |
| elevation ft | 156 | 1,677 |
| population | 3,485 | 53,246 |
| median home value | 497,517 | 782,522 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $80,509 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $189,529 |
| 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 | 8125C862J | 8436C140J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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