Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 22030 22030, VA — Zone A and 70445 70445, LA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 22030 22030, VA — Zone A | 70445 70445, LA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 22030 22030, VA — Zone A | 70445 70445, LA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 22030 | 70445 |
| city | 22030 | 70445 |
| state | Virginia | Louisiana |
| state code | VA | LA |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | 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 | 2,405 | 2,405 |
| base flood elevation | 22 ft | 30 ft |
| historical floods | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 |
| nearest water | Missouri River (0.8 miles) | Lake Huron (3.0 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,484 | 29 |
| population | 79,247 | 79,307 |
| median home value | 674,325 | 647,508 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $75,959 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $117,093 |
| 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 | 1988C592J | 3221C267J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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