Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 52078 52078, IA — Zone A and 70364 70364, LA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 52078 52078, IA — Zone A | 70364 70364, LA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 52078 52078, IA — Zone A | 70364 70364, LA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 52078 | 70364 |
| city | 52078 | 70364 |
| 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 | 1,502 | 1,502 |
| base flood elevation | 8 ft | 15 ft |
| historical floods | 4 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2010 | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2013 |
| nearest water | Pacific Ocean (0.6 miles) | Gulf of Mexico (5.0 miles) |
| elevation ft | 202 | 43 |
| population | 2,703 | 34,311 |
| median home value | 799,096 | 321,236 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $144,654 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $84,272 |
| 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 | 6335C180J | 1453C923J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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