Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 12468 12468, NY — Zone AE and 70071 70071, LA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 12468 12468, NY — Zone AE | 70071 70071, LA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 12468 12468, NY — Zone AE | 70071 70071, LA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 12468 | 70071 |
| city | 12468 | 70071 |
| 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 | 1,633 | 1,633 |
| base flood elevation | 16 ft | 7 ft |
| historical floods | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2020 | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2013 |
| nearest water | Atlantic Ocean (3.0 miles) | Missouri River (4.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,267 | 69 |
| population | 71,787 | 32,251 |
| median home value | 444,157 | 540,631 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $96,357 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $57,068 |
| 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 | 2786C142J | 8678C455J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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