Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 24280 24280, VA — Zone VE and 24412 24412, VA — Zone VE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 24280 24280, VA — Zone VE | 24412 24412, VA — Zone VE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 24280 24280, VA — Zone VE | 24412 24412, VA — Zone VE |
| zip code | 24280 | 24412 |
| city | 24280 | 24412 |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| state code | VA | VA |
| 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 | 6,427 | 6,417 |
| base flood elevation | 9 ft | 24 ft |
| historical floods | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2010 | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2018 |
| nearest water | Pacific Ocean (2.5 miles) | Puget Sound (1.0 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,845 | 485 |
| population | 60,869 | 76,723 |
| median home value | 775,736 | 750,883 |
| flood damage risk | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $127,796 | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $179,084 |
| 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 | 4674C536J | 4518C728J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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