Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 23109 23109, VA — Zone A and 29692 29692, SC — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 23109 23109, VA — Zone A | 29692 29692, SC — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 23109 23109, VA — Zone A | 29692 29692, SC — Zone AE |
| zip code | 23109 | 29692 |
| city | 23109 | 29692 |
| state | Virginia | South Carolina |
| state code | VA | SC |
| 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 | 1,556 | 1,556 |
| base flood elevation | 6 ft | 6 ft |
| historical floods | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2008 | 4 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 |
| nearest water | Ohio River (4.9 miles) | Chesapeake Bay (3.9 miles) |
| elevation ft | 472 | 976 |
| population | 64,229 | 27,500 |
| median home value | 708,088 | 634,617 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $174,155 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $191,374 |
| 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 | 5409C611J | 2917C398J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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