Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 34747 34747, FL — Zone VE and 70644 70644, LA — Zone VE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 34747 34747, FL — Zone VE | 70644 70644, LA — Zone VE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 34747 34747, FL — Zone VE | 70644 70644, LA — Zone VE |
| zip code | 34747 | 70644 |
| city | 34747 | 70644 |
| 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 | 4,258 | 4,256 |
| base flood elevation | 29 ft | 22 ft |
| historical floods | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2016 | 4 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2014 |
| nearest water | Lake Erie (2.4 miles) | Lake Huron (1.8 miles) |
| elevation ft | 6 | 100 |
| population | 21,169 | 14,664 |
| median home value | 332,936 | 382,643 |
| flood damage risk | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $57,325 | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $138,998 |
| 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 | 9244C782J | 5043C753J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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