Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 71109 71109, LA — Zone AE and 99585 99585, AK — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 71109 71109, LA — Zone AE | 99585 99585, AK — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 71109 71109, LA — Zone AE | 99585 99585, AK — Zone AE |
| zip code | 71109 | 99585 |
| city | 71109 | 99585 |
| state | Louisiana | Alaska |
| state code | LA | AK |
| 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 | 3,210 | 3,210 |
| base flood elevation | 7 ft | 22 ft |
| historical floods | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2006 |
| nearest water | Merrimack River (0.2 miles) | local river (3.5 miles) |
| elevation ft | 58 | 1,094 |
| population | 68,719 | 69,745 |
| median home value | 540,911 | 572,753 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $50,865 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $163,079 |
| 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 | 9113C473J | 4689C892J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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