Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 23079 23079, VA — Zone AE and 94109 94109, CA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 23079 23079, VA — Zone AE | 94109 94109, CA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 23079 23079, VA — Zone AE | 94109 94109, CA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 23079 | 94109 |
| city | 23079 | 94109 |
| state | Virginia | California |
| state code | VA | CA |
| 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 | 1,720 | 1,720 |
| base flood elevation | 30 ft | 5 ft |
| historical floods | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2020 | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2005 |
| nearest water | Lake Erie (1.9 miles) | Galveston Bay (3.0 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,006 | 1,741 |
| population | 52,978 | 16,351 |
| median home value | 499,707 | 244,444 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $175,448 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $195,731 |
| 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 | 1220C247J | 1042C351J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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