Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 23480 23480, VA — Zone A and 76542 76542, TX — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 23480 23480, VA — Zone A | 76542 76542, TX — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 23480 23480, VA — Zone A | 76542 76542, TX — Zone AE |
| zip code | 23480 | 76542 |
| city | 23480 | 76542 |
| state | Virginia | Texas |
| state code | VA | TX |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | 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 | 1,216 | 1,216 |
| base flood elevation | 29 ft | 9 ft |
| historical floods | 12 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2018 | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2014 |
| nearest water | Puget Sound (4.8 miles) | Missouri River (0.2 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,231 | 1,113 |
| population | 58,711 | 69,972 |
| median home value | 325,812 | 598,016 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $40,490 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $123,686 |
| 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 | 1505C607J | 7286C412J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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