Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 24014 24014, VA — Zone A and 36344 36344, AL — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 24014 24014, VA — Zone A | 36344 36344, AL — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 24014 24014, VA — Zone A | 36344 36344, AL — Zone AE |
| zip code | 24014 | 36344 |
| city | 24014 | 36344 |
| state | Virginia | Alabama |
| state code | VA | AL |
| 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 | 2,011 | 2,011 |
| base flood elevation | 20 ft | 8 ft |
| historical floods | 14 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: 2007 |
| nearest water | Potomac River (1.6 miles) | retention pond (4.0 miles) |
| elevation ft | 42 | 994 |
| population | 37,631 | 71,630 |
| median home value | 165,354 | 470,906 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $28,457 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $141,259 |
| 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 | 4474C348J | 4000C753J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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