Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 70079 70079, LA — Zone VE and 78339 78339, TX — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 70079 70079, LA — Zone VE | 78339 78339, TX — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 70079 70079, LA — Zone VE | 78339 78339, TX — Zone A |
| zip code | 70079 | 78339 |
| city | 70079 | 78339 |
| state | Louisiana | Texas |
| state code | LA | TX |
| category | Very High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) |
| risk level | Very High Risk | High Risk |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) |
| insurance required | Required — highest risk coastal zone | Required for federally-backed mortgages |
| avg annual premium | 2,808 | 2,808 |
| base flood elevation | 22 ft | 19 ft |
| historical floods | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2004 |
| nearest water | Lake Ontario (0.8 miles) | Savannah River (3.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 17 | 1,314 |
| population | 62,248 | 56,340 |
| median home value | 112,335 | 101,823 |
| flood damage risk | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $146,542 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $171,098 |
| mitigation tips | Reinforce foundation against wave action; install storm shutters; elevate entire structure if possible; maintain maximum flood insurance coverage; establish evacuation routes; consider relocating critical infrastructure to upper floors. | 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 | 6685C114J | 4200C433J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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