Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 70117 70117, LA — Zone VE and 98350 98350, WA — Zone VE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 70117 70117, LA — Zone VE | 98350 98350, WA — Zone VE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 70117 70117, LA — Zone VE | 98350 98350, WA — Zone VE |
| zip code | 70117 | 98350 |
| city | 70117 | 98350 |
| state | Louisiana | Washington |
| state code | LA | WA |
| category | Very High Risk | Very High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) |
| risk level | Very High Risk | Very High Risk |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action |
| insurance required | Required — highest risk coastal zone | Required — highest risk coastal zone |
| avg annual premium | 7,814 | 7,813 |
| base flood elevation | 25 ft | 8 ft |
| historical floods | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2021 | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2008 |
| nearest water | Rio Grande (4.9 miles) | Lake Huron (1.4 miles) |
| elevation ft | 9 | 213 |
| population | 38,121 | 49,314 |
| median home value | 787,611 | 494,524 |
| flood damage risk | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $92,003 | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $14,179 |
| 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. | 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. |
| fema map id | 8425C588J | 1786C602J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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