Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 23086 23086, VA — Zone AE and 27879 27879, NC — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 23086 23086, VA — Zone AE | 27879 27879, NC — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 23086 23086, VA — Zone AE | 27879 27879, NC — Zone AE |
| zip code | 23086 | 27879 |
| city | 23086 | 27879 |
| state | Virginia | North Carolina |
| state code | VA | NC |
| 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 | 2,684 | 2,685 |
| base flood elevation | 30 ft | 18 ft |
| historical floods | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2004 | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2014 |
| nearest water | Chesapeake Bay (3.5 miles) | Potomac River (1.3 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,658 | 586 |
| population | 41,360 | 15,827 |
| median home value | 365,853 | 182,720 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $45,695 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $125,338 |
| 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 | 8808C319J | 8632C881J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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