Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 70714 70714, LA — Zone A and 77428 77428, TX — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 70714 70714, LA — Zone A | 77428 77428, TX — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 70714 70714, LA — Zone A | 77428 77428, TX — Zone A |
| zip code | 70714 | 77428 |
| city | 70714 | 77428 |
| state | Louisiana | Texas |
| state code | LA | TX |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) |
| 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 | 1,521 | 1,521 |
| base flood elevation | 28 ft | 28 ft |
| historical floods | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2020 |
| nearest water | Lake Ontario (2.7 miles) | Colorado River (3.3 miles) |
| elevation ft | 48 | 56 |
| population | 13,262 | 19,707 |
| median home value | 665,441 | 729,265 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $183,150 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $70,121 |
| 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 | 6934C941J | 9317C730J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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