Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 71006 71006, LA — Zone AE and 71418 71418, LA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 71006 71006, LA — Zone AE | 71418 71418, LA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 71006 71006, LA — Zone AE | 71418 71418, LA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 71006 | 71418 |
| city | 71006 | 71418 |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| state code | LA | LA |
| 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 | 1,339 | 1,339 |
| base flood elevation | 6 ft | 26 ft |
| historical floods | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2010 |
| nearest water | Chesapeake Bay (3.3 miles) | retention pond (3.7 miles) |
| elevation ft | 60 | 19 |
| population | 28,157 | 56,916 |
| median home value | 105,098 | 319,217 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $100,010 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $103,363 |
| 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 | 1375C187J | 6350C733J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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