Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 70437 70437, LA — Zone AE and 85933 85933, AZ — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 70437 70437, LA — Zone AE | 85933 85933, AZ — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 70437 70437, LA — Zone AE | 85933 85933, AZ — Zone AE |
| zip code | 70437 | 85933 |
| city | 70437 | 85933 |
| state | Louisiana | Arizona |
| state code | LA | AZ |
| 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 | 3,256 | 3,256 |
| base flood elevation | 24 ft | 23 ft |
| historical floods | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2013 | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2004 |
| nearest water | drainage canal (2.7 miles) | Potomac River (1.8 miles) |
| elevation ft | 17 | 6,153 |
| population | 5,295 | 34,100 |
| median home value | 742,069 | 195,629 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $77,383 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $172,059 |
| 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 | 7305C927J | 1348C738J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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