Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 23148 23148, VA — Zone AE and 48822 48822, MI — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 23148 23148, VA — Zone AE | 48822 48822, MI — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 23148 23148, VA — Zone AE | 48822 48822, MI — Zone AE |
| zip code | 23148 | 48822 |
| city | 23148 | 48822 |
| state | Virginia | Michigan |
| state code | VA | MI |
| 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 | 2,373 | 2,373 |
| base flood elevation | 29 ft | 15 ft |
| historical floods | 15 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2011 | 12 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 |
| nearest water | Atlantic Ocean (2.4 miles) | Potomac River (3.8 miles) |
| elevation ft | 195 | 959 |
| population | 39,292 | 1,097 |
| median home value | 447,447 | 610,558 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $175,575 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $175,377 |
| 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 | 8449C139J | 1882C591J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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