Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 25259 25259, WV — Zone X-shaded and 42372 42372, KY — Zone X-shaded. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 25259 25259, WV — Zone X-shaded | 42372 42372, KY — Zone X-shaded |
|---|---|---|
| name | 25259 25259, WV — Zone X-shaded | 42372 42372, KY — Zone X-shaded |
| zip code | 25259 | 42372 |
| city | 25259 | 42372 |
| state | West Virginia | Kentucky |
| state code | WV | KY |
| category | Moderate Risk | Moderate Risk |
| flood zone | Zone X-shaded (Moderate Risk — 500-Year Floodplain) | Zone X-shaded (Moderate Risk — 500-Year Floodplain) |
| risk level | Moderate Risk | Moderate Risk |
| annual flood prob | 0.2% annual chance (500-year flood) | 0.2% annual chance (500-year flood) |
| insurance required | Recommended but not required | Recommended but not required |
| avg annual premium | 503 | 503 |
| base flood elevation | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area |
| historical floods | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2005 | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 |
| nearest water | James River (4.0 miles) | Delaware River (3.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 286 | 1,419 |
| population | 50,772 | 16,432 |
| median home value | 640,299 | 701,117 |
| flood damage risk | 15-30% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $196,812 | 15-30% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $175,434 |
| mitigation tips | Consider purchasing flood insurance even though not required; install backflow preventers on sewer lines; grade your lot to direct water away from foundation; keep gutters and drainage clear; know your evacuation route. | Consider purchasing flood insurance even though not required; install backflow preventers on sewer lines; grade your lot to direct water away from foundation; keep gutters and drainage clear; know your evacuation route. |
| fema map id | 1434C396J | 6828C576J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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