Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 52156 52156, IA — Zone AE and 71032 71032, LA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 52156 52156, IA — Zone AE | 71032 71032, LA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 52156 52156, IA — Zone AE | 71032 71032, LA — Zone A |
| zip code | 52156 | 71032 |
| city | 52156 | 71032 |
| state | Iowa | Louisiana |
| state code | IA | LA |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) |
| 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 | 1,976 | 1,976 |
| base flood elevation | 21 ft | 30 ft |
| historical floods | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 | 15 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2014 |
| nearest water | Pacific Ocean (2.7 miles) | Tennessee River (2.1 miles) |
| elevation ft | 393 | 15 |
| population | 12,802 | 26,228 |
| median home value | 360,438 | 679,578 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $144,926 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $155,950 |
| 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 | 1511C549J | 1835C848J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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