Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 24260 24260, VA — Zone AE and 36446 36446, AL — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 24260 24260, VA — Zone AE | 36446 36446, AL — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 24260 24260, VA — Zone AE | 36446 36446, AL — Zone AE |
| zip code | 24260 | 36446 |
| city | 24260 | 36446 |
| state | Virginia | Alabama |
| state code | VA | AL |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) |
| 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 | 3,283 | 3,283 |
| base flood elevation | 13 ft | 10 ft |
| historical floods | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 | 4 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2020 |
| nearest water | Merrimack River (2.0 miles) | Columbia River (4.0 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,732 | 1,674 |
| population | 15,208 | 17,264 |
| median home value | 283,021 | 714,742 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $53,025 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $25,003 |
| 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 | 2148C842J | 5449C139J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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