Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 28677 28677, NC — Zone VE and 45831 45831, OH — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 28677 28677, NC — Zone VE | 45831 45831, OH — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 28677 28677, NC — Zone VE | 45831 45831, OH — Zone AE |
| zip code | 28677 | 45831 |
| city | 28677 | 45831 |
| state | North Carolina | Ohio |
| state code | NC | OH |
| category | Very High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) |
| risk level | Very High Risk | High Risk |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) |
| insurance required | Required — highest risk coastal zone | Required for federally-backed mortgages |
| avg annual premium | 2,484 | 2,484 |
| base flood elevation | 28 ft | 28 ft |
| historical floods | 15 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2016 | 12 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2007 |
| nearest water | Hudson River (4.4 miles) | retention pond (0.2 miles) |
| elevation ft | 112 | 961 |
| population | 18,894 | 3,801 |
| median home value | 208,202 | 645,554 |
| flood damage risk | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $89,011 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $160,147 |
| 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. | 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 | 9059C627J | 3489C806J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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