Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 25837 25837, WV — Zone X-shaded and 44117 44117, OH — Zone D. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 25837 25837, WV — Zone X-shaded | 44117 44117, OH — Zone D |
|---|---|---|
| name | 25837 25837, WV — Zone X-shaded | 44117 44117, OH — Zone D |
| zip code | 25837 | 44117 |
| city | 25837 | 44117 |
| state | West Virginia | Ohio |
| state code | WV | OH |
| category | Moderate Risk | Undetermined |
| flood zone | Zone X-shaded (Moderate Risk — 500-Year Floodplain) | Zone D (Undetermined Risk — No Analysis Performed) |
| risk level | Moderate Risk | Undetermined |
| annual flood prob | 0.2% annual chance (500-year flood) | Unknown — flood risk not yet determined by FEMA |
| insurance required | Recommended but not required | Recommended — risk is undetermined |
| avg annual premium | 714 | 714 |
| base flood elevation | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area |
| historical floods | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2008 | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years |
| nearest water | drainage canal (2.3 miles) | Hudson River (0.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,119 | 1,485 |
| population | 65,256 | 27,220 |
| median home value | 212,869 | 212,419 |
| flood damage risk | 15-30% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $58,006 | Unknown chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $99,548 |
| 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. | Purchase flood insurance as a precaution; research historical flooding in your area; contact your local floodplain administrator; maintain proper drainage; prepare an emergency kit and evacuation plan. |
| fema map id | 8450C262J | 2363C218J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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