Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 39363 39363, MS — Zone A and 71403 71403, LA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 39363 39363, MS — Zone A | 71403 71403, LA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 39363 39363, MS — Zone A | 71403 71403, LA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 39363 | 71403 |
| city | 39363 | 71403 |
| state | Mississippi | Louisiana |
| state code | MS | LA |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) |
| 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 | 2,267 | 2,267 |
| base flood elevation | 28 ft | 23 ft |
| historical floods | 7 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2021 | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 |
| nearest water | Tampa Bay (3.4 miles) | James River (4.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,052 | 91 |
| population | 35,655 | 71,683 |
| median home value | 730,907 | 301,542 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $195,669 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $163,580 |
| 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 | 3971C845J | 9169C832J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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