Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 24578 24578, VA — Zone A and 34498 34498, FL — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 24578 24578, VA — Zone A | 34498 34498, FL — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 24578 24578, VA — Zone A | 34498 34498, FL — Zone AE |
| zip code | 24578 | 34498 |
| city | 24578 | 34498 |
| state | Virginia | Florida |
| state code | VA | FL |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | 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 | 1,882 | 1,882 |
| base flood elevation | 8 ft | 14 ft |
| historical floods | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2020 | 4 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2012 |
| nearest water | local creek (3.0 miles) | Ohio River (2.8 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,950 | 44 |
| population | 54,990 | 76,265 |
| median home value | 353,843 | 551,576 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $54,865 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $27,271 |
| 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 | 9345C629J | 4624C702J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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