Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 26575 26575, WV — Zone AE and 98628 98628, WA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 26575 26575, WV — Zone AE | 98628 98628, WA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 26575 26575, WV — Zone AE | 98628 98628, WA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 26575 | 98628 |
| city | 26575 | 98628 |
| state | West Virginia | Washington |
| state code | WV | WA |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | 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 | 2,775 | 2,775 |
| base flood elevation | 16 ft | 22 ft |
| historical floods | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2013 | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2020 |
| nearest water | Red River (0.1 miles) | local creek (0.4 miles) |
| elevation ft | 741 | 1,430 |
| population | 7,241 | 69,328 |
| median home value | 551,412 | 252,375 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $77,275 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $60,643 |
| 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 | 4246C228J | 8449C905J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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