Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 23423 23423, VA — Zone A and 26808 26808, WV — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 23423 23423, VA — Zone A | 26808 26808, WV — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 23423 23423, VA — Zone A | 26808 26808, WV — Zone A |
| zip code | 23423 | 26808 |
| city | 23423 | 26808 |
| state | Virginia | West Virginia |
| state code | VA | WV |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | 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 | 997 | 997 |
| base flood elevation | 17 ft | 29 ft |
| historical floods | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years | 12 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 |
| nearest water | Long Island Sound (0.5 miles) | Columbia River (1.4 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,015 | 1,548 |
| population | 66,744 | 644 |
| median home value | 494,461 | 741,580 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $174,967 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $45,263 |
| 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 | 3741C976J | 2520C692J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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