Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 23702 23702, VA — Zone AE and 26412 26412, WV — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 23702 23702, VA — Zone AE | 26412 26412, WV — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 23702 23702, VA — Zone AE | 26412 26412, WV — Zone AE |
| zip code | 23702 | 26412 |
| city | 23702 | 26412 |
| state | Virginia | West Virginia |
| state code | VA | WV |
| 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 | 2,535 | 2,535 |
| base flood elevation | 15 ft | 8 ft |
| historical floods | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 | 15 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2012 |
| nearest water | Atlantic Ocean (4.9 miles) | Galveston Bay (3.2 miles) |
| elevation ft | 210 | 465 |
| population | 1,850 | 29,149 |
| median home value | 642,111 | 751,000 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $54,432 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $57,043 |
| 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 | 1757C384J | 2186C432J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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