Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 70585 70585, LA — Zone VE and 90020 90020, CA — Zone VE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 70585 70585, LA — Zone VE | 90020 90020, CA — Zone VE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 70585 70585, LA — Zone VE | 90020 90020, CA — Zone VE |
| zip code | 70585 | 90020 |
| city | 70585 | 90020 |
| state | Louisiana | California |
| state code | LA | CA |
| 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 | 7,232 | 7,223 |
| base flood elevation | 8 ft | 6 ft |
| historical floods | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2020 | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years |
| nearest water | Gulf of Mexico (1.6 miles) | Potomac River (3.1 miles) |
| elevation ft | 76 | 642 |
| population | 75,957 | 27,248 |
| median home value | 333,379 | 151,706 |
| flood damage risk | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $153,518 | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $148,799 |
| 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 | 3423C829J | 1415C737J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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