Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 52070 52070, IA — Zone A and 70638 70638, LA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 52070 52070, IA — Zone A | 70638 70638, LA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 52070 52070, IA — Zone A | 70638 70638, LA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 52070 | 70638 |
| city | 52070 | 70638 |
| state | Iowa | Louisiana |
| state code | IA | 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 | 2,668 | 2,668 |
| base flood elevation | 6 ft | 24 ft |
| historical floods | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2011 | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2008 |
| nearest water | local river (1.7 miles) | drainage canal (4.8 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,094 | 79 |
| population | 7,352 | 72,826 |
| median home value | 340,411 | 480,754 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $177,687 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $142,154 |
| 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 | 9293C751J | 4250C527J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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