Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 24236 24236, VA — Zone A and 27371 27371, NC — Zone D. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 24236 24236, VA — Zone A | 27371 27371, NC — Zone D |
|---|---|---|
| name | 24236 24236, VA — Zone A | 27371 27371, NC — Zone D |
| zip code | 24236 | 27371 |
| city | 24236 | 27371 |
| state | Virginia | North Carolina |
| state code | VA | NC |
| category | High Risk | Undetermined |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | Zone D (Undetermined Risk — No Analysis Performed) |
| risk level | High Risk | Undetermined |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) | Unknown — flood risk not yet determined by FEMA |
| insurance required | Required for federally-backed mortgages | Recommended — risk is undetermined |
| avg annual premium | 1,081 | 1,081 |
| base flood elevation | 7 ft | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area |
| historical floods | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2010 | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2019 |
| nearest water | Merrimack River (0.5 miles) | Savannah River (0.5 miles) |
| elevation ft | 611 | 664 |
| population | 23,463 | 31,861 |
| median home value | 769,331 | 374,919 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $142,773 | Unknown chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $73,292 |
| 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. | Purchase flood insurance as a precaution; research historical flooding in your area; contact your local floodplain administrator; maintain proper drainage; prepare an emergency kit and evacuation plan. |
| fema map id | 2671C758J | 9781C103J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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