Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 59847 59847, MT — Zone AE and 70465 70465, LA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 59847 59847, MT — Zone AE | 70465 70465, LA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 59847 59847, MT — Zone AE | 70465 70465, LA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 59847 | 70465 |
| city | 59847 | 70465 |
| state | Montana | Louisiana |
| state code | MT | 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 | 1,597 | 1,597 |
| base flood elevation | 13 ft | 10 ft |
| historical floods | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2004 | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2021 |
| nearest water | Tennessee River (1.8 miles) | Delaware River (1.5 miles) |
| elevation ft | 7,909 | 39 |
| population | 18,117 | 53,428 |
| median home value | 105,546 | 463,785 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $35,257 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $60,905 |
| 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 | 6652C393J | 5876C189J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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