Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 28579 28579, NC — Zone VE and 34476 34476, FL — Zone VE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 28579 28579, NC — Zone VE | 34476 34476, FL — Zone VE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 28579 28579, NC — Zone VE | 34476 34476, FL — Zone VE |
| zip code | 28579 | 34476 |
| city | 28579 | 34476 |
| state | North Carolina | Florida |
| state code | NC | FL |
| 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 | 6,813 | 6,817 |
| base flood elevation | 24 ft | 7 ft |
| historical floods | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2011 | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2010 |
| nearest water | Long Island Sound (4.8 miles) | Chesapeake Bay (4.0 miles) |
| elevation ft | 862 | 66 |
| population | 63,359 | 70,120 |
| median home value | 777,478 | 475,051 |
| flood damage risk | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $26,863 | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $131,373 |
| 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 | 1421C486J | 8786C282J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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