Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 12485 12485, NY — Zone AE and 70659 70659, LA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 12485 12485, NY — Zone AE | 70659 70659, LA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 12485 12485, NY — Zone AE | 70659 70659, LA — Zone A |
| zip code | 12485 | 70659 |
| city | 12485 | 70659 |
| state | New York | Louisiana |
| state code | NY | LA |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) |
| 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 | 1,028 | 1,028 |
| base flood elevation | 12 ft | 27 ft |
| historical floods | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2011 |
| nearest water | local stream (1.6 miles) | Tennessee River (2.1 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,796 | 48 |
| population | 16,927 | 34,115 |
| median home value | 262,182 | 431,172 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $41,670 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $41,706 |
| 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 | 7401C864J | 4281C163J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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