Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 23874 23874, VA — Zone AE and 70556 70556, LA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 23874 23874, VA — Zone AE | 70556 70556, LA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 23874 23874, VA — Zone AE | 70556 70556, LA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 23874 | 70556 |
| city | 23874 | 70556 |
| state | Virginia | Louisiana |
| state code | VA | 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 | 3,195 | 3,195 |
| base flood elevation | 9 ft | 6 ft |
| historical floods | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 |
| nearest water | Tennessee River (4.2 miles) | Merrimack River (1.2 miles) |
| elevation ft | 388 | 87 |
| population | 39,243 | 32,577 |
| median home value | 212,385 | 403,196 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $135,161 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $58,855 |
| 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 | 8049C687J | 3384C488J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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