Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 53717 53717, WI — Zone AE and 70647 70647, LA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 53717 53717, WI — Zone AE | 70647 70647, LA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 53717 53717, WI — Zone AE | 70647 70647, LA — Zone A |
| zip code | 53717 | 70647 |
| city | 53717 | 70647 |
| state | Wisconsin | Louisiana |
| state code | WI | 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 | 2,602 | 2,602 |
| base flood elevation | 22 ft | 21 ft |
| historical floods | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2018 | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2014 |
| nearest water | Puget Sound (2.4 miles) | Tampa Bay (1.1 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,580 | 51 |
| population | 41,449 | 18,898 |
| median home value | 263,201 | 521,474 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $10,490 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $97,773 |
| 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 | 4426C551J | 5140C146J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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