Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 23551 23551, VA — Zone AE and 45218 45218, OH — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 23551 23551, VA — Zone AE | 45218 45218, OH — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 23551 23551, VA — Zone AE | 45218 45218, OH — Zone AE |
| zip code | 23551 | 45218 |
| city | 23551 | 45218 |
| state | Virginia | Ohio |
| state code | VA | OH |
| 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 | 3,003 | 3,002 |
| base flood elevation | 5 ft | 20 ft |
| historical floods | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2004 | 12 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2012 |
| nearest water | Lake Ontario (1.8 miles) | Tampa Bay (3.3 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,491 | 244 |
| population | 62,786 | 11,441 |
| median home value | 153,411 | 524,008 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $18,178 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $126,894 |
| 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 | 7837C139J | 7778C294J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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