Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 68961 68961, NE — Zone A and 70789 70789, LA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 68961 68961, NE — Zone A | 70789 70789, LA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 68961 68961, NE — Zone A | 70789 70789, LA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 68961 | 70789 |
| city | 68961 | 70789 |
| state | Nebraska | Louisiana |
| state code | NE | 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 | 2,355 | 2,355 |
| base flood elevation | 6 ft | 20 ft |
| historical floods | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2019 | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 |
| nearest water | Lake Michigan (0.6 miles) | Delaware River (3.1 miles) |
| elevation ft | 447 | 19 |
| population | 54,581 | 2,592 |
| median home value | 352,695 | 720,162 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $94,202 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $50,544 |
| 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 | 1800C522J | 3367C233J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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