Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 24282 24282, VA — Zone AE and 72823 72823, AR — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 24282 24282, VA — Zone AE | 72823 72823, AR — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 24282 24282, VA — Zone AE | 72823 72823, AR — Zone A |
| zip code | 24282 | 72823 |
| city | 24282 | 72823 |
| state | Virginia | Arkansas |
| state code | VA | AR |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | 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 | 2,003 | 2,003 |
| base flood elevation | 10 ft | 21 ft |
| historical floods | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2014 | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2018 |
| nearest water | Lake Erie (4.8 miles) | Tennessee River (1.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 348 | 947 |
| population | 62,103 | 70,352 |
| median home value | 299,209 | 534,293 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $174,854 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $194,773 |
| 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 | 5984C602J | 6761C923J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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