Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 32301 Tallahassee, FL — Zone VE and 70117 70117, LA — Zone VE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 32301 Tallahassee, FL — Zone VE | 70117 70117, LA — Zone VE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 32301 Tallahassee, FL — Zone VE | 70117 70117, LA — Zone VE |
| zip code | 32301 | 70117 |
| city | Tallahassee | 70117 |
| state | Florida | Louisiana |
| state code | FL | 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 | 7,826 | 7,814 |
| base flood elevation | 19 ft | 25 ft |
| historical floods | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2012 | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2021 |
| nearest water | Lake Superior (3.5 miles) | Rio Grande (4.9 miles) |
| elevation ft | 33 | 9 |
| population | 48,937 | 38,121 |
| median home value | 755,304 | 787,611 |
| flood damage risk | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $41,703 | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $92,003 |
| 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 | 2563C670J | 8425C588J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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