Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 23947 23947, VA — Zone A and 24312 24312, VA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 23947 23947, VA — Zone A | 24312 24312, VA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 23947 23947, VA — Zone A | 24312 24312, VA — Zone A |
| zip code | 23947 | 24312 |
| city | 23947 | 24312 |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| state code | VA | VA |
| 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 | 2,746 | 2,746 |
| base flood elevation | 28 ft | 25 ft |
| historical floods | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2022 |
| nearest water | Potomac River (3.4 miles) | James River (3.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 105 | 800 |
| population | 37,114 | 63,072 |
| median home value | 266,006 | 771,014 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $161,805 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $149,452 |
| 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 | 2887C674J | 8881C116J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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