Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 24281 24281, VA — Zone A and 97735 97735, OR — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 24281 24281, VA — Zone A | 97735 97735, OR — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 24281 24281, VA — Zone A | 97735 97735, OR — Zone A |
| zip code | 24281 | 97735 |
| city | 24281 | 97735 |
| state | Virginia | Oregon |
| state code | VA | OR |
| 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 | 2,142 | 2,142 |
| base flood elevation | 22 ft | 6 ft |
| historical floods | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2018 | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2018 |
| nearest water | Columbia River (0.9 miles) | Susquehanna River (0.9 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,691 | 1,248 |
| population | 54,228 | 36,409 |
| median home value | 156,221 | 510,261 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $185,056 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $67,062 |
| 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 | 3353C376J | 5443C148J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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