Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 26296 26296, WV — Zone X-shaded and 27926 27926, NC — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 26296 26296, WV — Zone X-shaded | 27926 27926, NC — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 26296 26296, WV — Zone X-shaded | 27926 27926, NC — Zone A |
| zip code | 26296 | 27926 |
| city | 26296 | 27926 |
| state | West Virginia | North Carolina |
| state code | WV | NC |
| category | Moderate Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone X-shaded (Moderate Risk — 500-Year Floodplain) | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) |
| risk level | Moderate Risk | High Risk |
| annual flood prob | 0.2% annual chance (500-year flood) | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) |
| insurance required | Recommended but not required | Required for federally-backed mortgages |
| avg annual premium | 760 | 760 |
| base flood elevation | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area | 15 ft |
| historical floods | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2020 | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2004 |
| nearest water | Chesapeake Bay (0.4 miles) | Gulf of Mexico (5.0 miles) |
| elevation ft | 976 | 110 |
| population | 70,195 | 51,912 |
| median home value | 251,099 | 765,219 |
| flood damage risk | 15-30% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $186,969 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $173,202 |
| 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. | 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 | 6352C880J | 8842C674J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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