Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 24162 24162, VA — Zone AE and 49656 49656, MI — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 24162 24162, VA — Zone AE | 49656 49656, MI — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 24162 24162, VA — Zone AE | 49656 49656, MI — Zone A |
| zip code | 24162 | 49656 |
| city | 24162 | 49656 |
| state | Virginia | Michigan |
| state code | VA | MI |
| 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 | 2,720 | 2,720 |
| base flood elevation | 18 ft | 23 ft |
| historical floods | 10 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: 2021 |
| nearest water | Red River (0.4 miles) | Pacific Ocean (2.8 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,976 | 147 |
| population | 50,051 | 40,789 |
| median home value | 548,643 | 595,516 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $117,524 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $125,158 |
| 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 | 6818C717J | 9883C124J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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