Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 23124 23124, VA — Zone AE and 27884 27884, NC — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 23124 23124, VA — Zone AE | 27884 27884, NC — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 23124 23124, VA — Zone AE | 27884 27884, NC — Zone AE |
| zip code | 23124 | 27884 |
| city | 23124 | 27884 |
| 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 | 1,318 | 1,317 |
| base flood elevation | 10 ft | 14 ft |
| historical floods | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2004 | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2009 |
| nearest water | Lake Erie (4.3 miles) | Merrimack River (4.3 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,889 | 264 |
| population | 7,445 | 791 |
| median home value | 150,414 | 737,542 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $131,761 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $136,256 |
| 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 | 8309C429J | 5951C164J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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