Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 24579 24579, VA — Zone A and 32140 32140, FL — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 24579 24579, VA — Zone A | 32140 32140, FL — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 24579 24579, VA — Zone A | 32140 32140, FL — Zone A |
| zip code | 24579 | 32140 |
| city | 24579 | 32140 |
| state | Virginia | Florida |
| state code | VA | FL |
| 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 | 2,425 | 2,426 |
| base flood elevation | 11 ft | 24 ft |
| historical floods | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 |
| nearest water | drainage canal (0.1 miles) | Potomac River (0.2 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,326 | 54 |
| population | 73,075 | 6,066 |
| median home value | 110,357 | 213,623 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $128,097 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $26,314 |
| 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 | 9627C510J | 2135C103J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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