Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 23117 23117, VA — Zone AE and 38642 38642, MS — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 23117 23117, VA — Zone AE | 38642 38642, MS — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 23117 23117, VA — Zone AE | 38642 38642, MS — Zone A |
| zip code | 23117 | 38642 |
| city | 23117 | 38642 |
| state | Virginia | Mississippi |
| state code | VA | MS |
| 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 | 1,984 | 1,984 |
| base flood elevation | 12 ft | 25 ft |
| historical floods | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2007 | 12 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2010 |
| nearest water | local creek (1.8 miles) | Lake Erie (2.4 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,185 | 1,049 |
| population | 66,630 | 57,760 |
| median home value | 430,237 | 308,770 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $74,298 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $67,813 |
| 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 | 4984C117J | 6795C872J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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