Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 26866 26866, WV — Zone A and 33026 33026, FL — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 26866 26866, WV — Zone A | 33026 33026, FL — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 26866 26866, WV — Zone A | 33026 33026, FL — Zone AE |
| zip code | 26866 | 33026 |
| city | 26866 | 33026 |
| state | West Virginia | Florida |
| state code | WV | FL |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | 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 | 2,923 | 2,923 |
| base flood elevation | 20 ft | 13 ft |
| historical floods | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2016 | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years |
| nearest water | Gulf of Mexico (0.9 miles) | Lake Michigan (2.4 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,125 | 20 |
| population | 51,312 | 48,423 |
| median home value | 753,746 | 482,252 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $47,743 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $53,452 |
| 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 | 9463C794J | 3682C679J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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