Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 70749 70749, LA — Zone VE and 75942 75942, TX — Zone VE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 70749 70749, LA — Zone VE | 75942 75942, TX — Zone VE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 70749 70749, LA — Zone VE | 75942 75942, TX — Zone VE |
| zip code | 70749 | 75942 |
| city | 70749 | 75942 |
| state | Louisiana | Texas |
| state code | LA | TX |
| 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 | 6,952 | 6,944 |
| base flood elevation | 27 ft | 15 ft |
| historical floods | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2011 | 4 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 |
| nearest water | Arkansas River (1.0 miles) | Tampa Bay (2.1 miles) |
| elevation ft | 49 | 720 |
| population | 59,268 | 2,528 |
| median home value | 166,684 | 209,206 |
| flood damage risk | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $76,708 | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $84,982 |
| 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 | 7225C704J | 3073C515J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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