Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 27214 27214, NC — Zone VE and 27247 27247, NC — Zone VE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 27214 27214, NC — Zone VE | 27247 27247, NC — Zone VE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 27214 27214, NC — Zone VE | 27247 27247, NC — Zone VE |
| zip code | 27214 | 27247 |
| city | 27214 | 27247 |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| state code | NC | NC |
| category | Very High Risk | Very High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) |
| risk level | Very High Risk | Very High Risk |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action |
| insurance required | Required — highest risk coastal zone | Required — highest risk coastal zone |
| avg annual premium | 4,773 | 4,795 |
| base flood elevation | 25 ft | 20 ft |
| historical floods | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2022 | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2007 |
| nearest water | Tennessee River (2.2 miles) | Connecticut River (4.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,763 | 1,557 |
| population | 58,459 | 42,499 |
| median home value | 750,630 | 732,758 |
| flood damage risk | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $168,004 | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $67,505 |
| mitigation tips | Reinforce foundation against wave action; install storm shutters; elevate entire structure if possible; maintain maximum flood insurance coverage; establish evacuation routes; consider relocating critical infrastructure to upper floors. | Reinforce foundation against wave action; install storm shutters; elevate entire structure if possible; maintain maximum flood insurance coverage; establish evacuation routes; consider relocating critical infrastructure to upper floors. |
| fema map id | 4263C615J | 9496C474J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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