Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 54873 54873, WI — Zone AE and 70002 70002, LA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 54873 54873, WI — Zone AE | 70002 70002, LA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 54873 54873, WI — Zone AE | 70002 70002, LA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 54873 | 70002 |
| city | 54873 | 70002 |
| state | Wisconsin | Louisiana |
| state code | WI | LA |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | 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 | 2,181 | 2,181 |
| base flood elevation | 12 ft | 9 ft |
| historical floods | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2013 | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years |
| nearest water | Rio Grande (1.1 miles) | Puget Sound (1.3 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,671 | 56 |
| population | 67,082 | 42,539 |
| median home value | 147,000 | 165,513 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $115,234 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $60,851 |
| 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 | 5669C820J | 4811C480J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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