Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 25502 25502, WV — Zone A and 62565 62565, IL — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 25502 25502, WV — Zone A | 62565 62565, IL — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 25502 25502, WV — Zone A | 62565 62565, IL — Zone A |
| zip code | 25502 | 62565 |
| city | 25502 | 62565 |
| state | West Virginia | Illinois |
| state code | WV | IL |
| 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 | 2,709 | 2,709 |
| base flood elevation | 6 ft | 29 ft |
| historical floods | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2020 | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 |
| nearest water | James River (3.8 miles) | Mississippi River (2.0 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,364 | 1,278 |
| population | 61,540 | 64,954 |
| median home value | 644,253 | 646,796 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $57,491 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $133,255 |
| 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 | 7082C484J | 4858C131J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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