Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 23459 23459, VA — Zone A and 35148 35148, AL — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 23459 23459, VA — Zone A | 35148 35148, AL — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 23459 23459, VA — Zone A | 35148 35148, AL — Zone A |
| zip code | 23459 | 35148 |
| city | 23459 | 35148 |
| state | Virginia | Alabama |
| state code | VA | AL |
| 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 | 2,254 | 2,254 |
| base flood elevation | 14 ft | 9 ft |
| historical floods | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2013 |
| nearest water | Columbia River (1.1 miles) | Gulf of Mexico (0.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 116 | 988 |
| population | 58,025 | 44,020 |
| median home value | 767,837 | 780,917 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $118,598 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $190,871 |
| 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 | 6616C987J | 7154C193J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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