Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 12061 12061, NY — Zone AE and 70449 70449, LA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 12061 12061, NY — Zone AE | 70449 70449, LA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 12061 12061, NY — Zone AE | 70449 70449, LA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 12061 | 70449 |
| city | 12061 | 70449 |
| state | New York | Louisiana |
| state code | NY | LA |
| 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 | 1,679 | 1,679 |
| base flood elevation | 10 ft | 24 ft |
| historical floods | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2012 | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2019 |
| nearest water | Savannah River (5.0 miles) | retention pond (0.7 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,211 | 32 |
| population | 14,863 | 11,820 |
| median home value | 104,082 | 258,480 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $112,587 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $128,295 |
| 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 | 4534C789J | 1878C950J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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