Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 24853 24853, WV — Zone A and 27503 27503, NC — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 24853 24853, WV — Zone A | 27503 27503, NC — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 24853 24853, WV — Zone A | 27503 27503, NC — Zone AE |
| zip code | 24853 | 27503 |
| city | 24853 | 27503 |
| state | West Virginia | North Carolina |
| state code | WV | NC |
| 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 | 1,153 | 1,153 |
| base flood elevation | 15 ft | 5 ft |
| historical floods | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years |
| nearest water | Rio Grande (2.0 miles) | Long Island Sound (4.9 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,177 | 764 |
| population | 47,725 | 52,510 |
| median home value | 110,909 | 271,662 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $82,384 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $180,359 |
| 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 | 1255C414J | 7075C688J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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