Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 23889 23889, VA — Zone A and 24171 24171, VA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 23889 23889, VA — Zone A | 24171 24171, VA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 23889 23889, VA — Zone A | 24171 24171, VA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 23889 | 24171 |
| city | 23889 | 24171 |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| state code | VA | VA |
| 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 | 1,889 | 1,889 |
| base flood elevation | 9 ft | 25 ft |
| historical floods | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2007 | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2016 |
| nearest water | Chesapeake Bay (4.4 miles) | Mississippi River (0.3 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,434 | 650 |
| population | 64,122 | 62,295 |
| median home value | 180,485 | 300,440 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $109,105 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $27,745 |
| 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 | 4342C235J | 5874C439J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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