Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 24230 24230, VA — Zone A and 55772 55772, MN — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 24230 24230, VA — Zone A | 55772 55772, MN — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 24230 24230, VA — Zone A | 55772 55772, MN — Zone A |
| zip code | 24230 | 55772 |
| city | 24230 | 55772 |
| state | Virginia | Minnesota |
| state code | VA | MN |
| 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 | 919 | 919 |
| base flood elevation | 18 ft | 25 ft |
| historical floods | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2021 | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2018 |
| nearest water | local creek (2.4 miles) | Lake Erie (0.2 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,817 | 15 |
| population | 56,141 | 49,282 |
| median home value | 719,301 | 365,431 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $32,886 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $57,500 |
| 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 | 2248C643J | 4226C717J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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