Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 23226 23226, VA — Zone AE and 24916 24916, WV — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 23226 23226, VA — Zone AE | 24916 24916, WV — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 23226 23226, VA — Zone AE | 24916 24916, WV — Zone A |
| zip code | 23226 | 24916 |
| city | 23226 | 24916 |
| state | Virginia | West Virginia |
| state code | VA | WV |
| 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 | 1,177 | 1,177 |
| base flood elevation | 20 ft | 14 ft |
| historical floods | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2011 | 15 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2013 |
| nearest water | Red River (4.2 miles) | Mississippi River (2.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,866 | 178 |
| population | 44,215 | 59,897 |
| median home value | 441,784 | 138,534 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $119,042 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $31,613 |
| 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 | 4043C512J | 2601C950J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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