Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 12070 12070, NY — Zone VE and 71357 71357, LA — Zone VE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 12070 12070, NY — Zone VE | 71357 71357, LA — Zone VE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 12070 12070, NY — Zone VE | 71357 71357, LA — Zone VE |
| zip code | 12070 | 71357 |
| city | 12070 | 71357 |
| state | New York | Louisiana |
| state code | NY | LA |
| 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 | 7,476 | 7,472 |
| base flood elevation | 16 ft | 8 ft |
| historical floods | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2020 | 15 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2004 |
| nearest water | Atlantic Ocean (0.2 miles) | Ohio River (3.4 miles) |
| elevation ft | 244 | 49 |
| population | 63,472 | 75,263 |
| median home value | 782,008 | 575,492 |
| flood damage risk | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $57,253 | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $60,332 |
| 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 | 3644C396J | 9149C437J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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