Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 71250 71250, LA — Zone AE and 77028 77028, TX — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 71250 71250, LA — Zone AE | 77028 77028, TX — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 71250 71250, LA — Zone AE | 77028 77028, TX — Zone A |
| zip code | 71250 | 77028 |
| city | 71250 | 77028 |
| state | Louisiana | Texas |
| state code | LA | TX |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | 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 | 1,198 | 1,198 |
| base flood elevation | 26 ft | 11 ft |
| historical floods | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2020 | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2006 |
| nearest water | Arkansas River (4.2 miles) | Ohio River (0.5 miles) |
| elevation ft | 51 | 1,203 |
| population | 9,224 | 24,991 |
| median home value | 191,003 | 634,932 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $63,430 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $184,568 |
| 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 | 2878C109J | 9627C206J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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