Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 24556 24556, VA — Zone AE and 32778 32778, FL — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 24556 24556, VA — Zone AE | 32778 32778, FL — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 24556 24556, VA — Zone AE | 32778 32778, FL — Zone A |
| zip code | 24556 | 32778 |
| city | 24556 | 32778 |
| state | Virginia | Florida |
| state code | VA | FL |
| 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 | 2,199 | 2,199 |
| base flood elevation | 14 ft | 6 ft |
| historical floods | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2008 | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2008 |
| nearest water | Colorado River (4.6 miles) | Ohio River (4.5 miles) |
| elevation ft | 133 | 86 |
| population | 50,766 | 16,737 |
| median home value | 120,431 | 747,330 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $62,957 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $141,349 |
| 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 | 8071C262J | 5227C441J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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