Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 30078 30078, GA — Zone AE and 70820 70820, LA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 30078 30078, GA — Zone AE | 70820 70820, LA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 30078 30078, GA — Zone AE | 70820 70820, LA — Zone A |
| zip code | 30078 | 70820 |
| city | 30078 | 70820 |
| state | Georgia | Louisiana |
| state code | GA | 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 | 1,545 | 1,545 |
| base flood elevation | 22 ft | 19 ft |
| historical floods | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2022 | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2011 |
| nearest water | Lake Superior (3.5 miles) | Lake Michigan (1.9 miles) |
| elevation ft | 364 | 8 |
| population | 30,017 | 24,786 |
| median home value | 532,507 | 533,992 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $114,662 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $73,116 |
| 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 | 3332C442J | 6048C574J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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