Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 26662 26662, WV — Zone A and 71030 71030, LA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 26662 26662, WV — Zone A | 71030 71030, LA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 26662 26662, WV — Zone A | 71030 71030, LA — Zone A |
| zip code | 26662 | 71030 |
| city | 26662 | 71030 |
| state | West Virginia | Louisiana |
| state code | WV | LA |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | 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 | 2,495 | 2,495 |
| base flood elevation | 11 ft | 22 ft |
| historical floods | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2004 | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2011 |
| nearest water | Long Island Sound (4.4 miles) | Hudson River (1.2 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,834 | 72 |
| population | 22,862 | 2,473 |
| median home value | 465,986 | 766,078 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $184,951 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $46,245 |
| 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 | 3771C886J | 9476C644J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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