Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 24079 24079, VA — Zone VE and 77708 77708, TX — Zone VE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 24079 24079, VA — Zone VE | 77708 77708, TX — Zone VE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 24079 24079, VA — Zone VE | 77708 77708, TX — Zone VE |
| zip code | 24079 | 77708 |
| city | 24079 | 77708 |
| state | Virginia | Texas |
| state code | VA | TX |
| category | Very High Risk | Very High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) |
| risk level | Very High Risk | Very High Risk |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action |
| insurance required | Required — highest risk coastal zone | Required — highest risk coastal zone |
| avg annual premium | 3,751 | 3,745 |
| base flood elevation | 22 ft | 13 ft |
| historical floods | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2018 | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2009 |
| nearest water | Atlantic Ocean (0.1 miles) | James River (0.7 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,866 | 1,340 |
| population | 64,432 | 32,280 |
| median home value | 387,338 | 752,729 |
| flood damage risk | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $141,169 | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $143,899 |
| mitigation tips | Reinforce foundation against wave action; install storm shutters; elevate entire structure if possible; maintain maximum flood insurance coverage; establish evacuation routes; consider relocating critical infrastructure to upper floors. | Reinforce foundation against wave action; install storm shutters; elevate entire structure if possible; maintain maximum flood insurance coverage; establish evacuation routes; consider relocating critical infrastructure to upper floors. |
| fema map id | 2462C744J | 8017C141J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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