Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 24243 24243, VA — Zone VE and 70343 70343, LA — Zone VE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 24243 24243, VA — Zone VE | 70343 70343, LA — Zone VE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 24243 24243, VA — Zone VE | 70343 70343, LA — Zone VE |
| zip code | 24243 | 70343 |
| city | 24243 | 70343 |
| state | Virginia | Louisiana |
| state code | VA | 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 | 7,936 | 7,937 |
| base flood elevation | 18 ft | 22 ft |
| historical floods | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2006 | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2009 |
| nearest water | Colorado River (3.5 miles) | local stream (2.9 miles) |
| elevation ft | 2 | 62 |
| population | 54,674 | 6,065 |
| median home value | 631,291 | 471,585 |
| flood damage risk | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $67,473 | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $12,871 |
| 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 | 2138C825J | 2140C844J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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