Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 24066 24066, VA — Zone AE and 26866 26866, WV — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 24066 24066, VA — Zone AE | 26866 26866, WV — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 24066 24066, VA — Zone AE | 26866 26866, WV — Zone A |
| zip code | 24066 | 26866 |
| city | 24066 | 26866 |
| state | Virginia | West Virginia |
| state code | VA | WV |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | 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 | 2,924 | 2,923 |
| base flood elevation | 15 ft | 20 ft |
| historical floods | 12 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2020 | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2016 |
| nearest water | Merrimack River (3.4 miles) | Gulf of Mexico (0.9 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,718 | 1,125 |
| population | 37,233 | 51,312 |
| median home value | 765,199 | 753,746 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $124,675 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $47,743 |
| 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 | 1799C701J | 9463C794J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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