Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 23091 23091, VA — Zone AE and 23959 23959, VA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 23091 23091, VA — Zone AE | 23959 23959, VA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 23091 23091, VA — Zone AE | 23959 23959, VA — Zone A |
| zip code | 23091 | 23959 |
| city | 23091 | 23959 |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| state code | VA | VA |
| 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 | 2,503 | 2,503 |
| base flood elevation | 25 ft | 9 ft |
| historical floods | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2005 | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2018 |
| nearest water | local creek (3.8 miles) | Mississippi River (0.4 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,185 | 1,668 |
| population | 56,950 | 54,744 |
| median home value | 464,931 | 755,336 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $77,995 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $198,055 |
| 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 | 6333C729J | 2755C134J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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