Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 71079 71079, LA — Zone AE and 78341 78341, TX — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 71079 71079, LA — Zone AE | 78341 78341, TX — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 71079 71079, LA — Zone AE | 78341 78341, TX — Zone AE |
| zip code | 71079 | 78341 |
| city | 71079 | 78341 |
| state | Louisiana | Texas |
| state code | LA | TX |
| 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 | 3,092 | 3,092 |
| base flood elevation | 29 ft | 23 ft |
| historical floods | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2019 | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2007 |
| nearest water | Susquehanna River (3.0 miles) | Ohio River (1.5 miles) |
| elevation ft | 95 | 1,785 |
| population | 5,575 | 26,939 |
| median home value | 762,121 | 357,587 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $34,406 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $38,298 |
| 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 | 1904C643J | 8548C421J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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