Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 71326 71326, LA — Zone AE and 76597 76597, TX — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 71326 71326, LA — Zone AE | 76597 76597, TX — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 71326 71326, LA — Zone AE | 76597 76597, TX — Zone AE |
| zip code | 71326 | 76597 |
| city | 71326 | 76597 |
| 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 | 3,476 | 3,476 |
| base flood elevation | 17 ft | 11 ft |
| historical floods | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2012 | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2014 |
| nearest water | Arkansas River (2.0 miles) | Rio Grande (4.8 miles) |
| elevation ft | 39 | 530 |
| population | 6,947 | 35,599 |
| median home value | 313,967 | 525,536 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $41,582 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $57,362 |
| 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 | 5389C688J | 2233C694J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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