Does Pontchartrain Park flood?
Pontchartrain Park, New Orleans, LA · ZIP code 70126: the ZIP code on 790 of the 790 flood insurance claims counted here. ZIP codes do not follow neighborhood lines.
Yes. Insured properties in and around Pontchartrain Park have filed flood claims. About 62% of Pontchartrain Park’s mapped area is inside FEMA’s Special Flood Hazard Area (high-risk zones such as AE). NFIP flood insurance records list 790 claims from the Census block groups that cover Pontchartrain Park, from 1978 through 2024. 732 of them received a payment, totaling $47,996,277 (not adjusted for inflation). The busiest years were 2005 (468 claims), 1995 (206 claims), 1983 (37 claims).
What this page counts as Pontchartrain Park
We could not find an openly licensed official boundary for Pontchartrain Park, so this page uses a census-based area. For this page, Pontchartrain Park means the 2010 Census block groups whose center lies inside the National Register of Historic Places boundary of the Pontchartrain Park Historic District (National Park Service). Every number below is for exactly those block groups (listed in “How these numbers were made”), so the edges are approximate and may include or leave out a few blocks people would call Pontchartrain Park. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb, 2010 Census Block Groups, National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places boundaries (NRHP polygons) and U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) domestic names.
Past claims do not predict future flooding, and a neighborhood figure cannot tell you about one building. Look up the exact address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and get flood insurance quotes before you sign a lease or a contract.
Check a specific address in Pontchartrain Park
Neighborhood figures are averages. Our address check looks up the FEMA flood zone at one address, from the same public maps: check if your address is in a flood zone.
Flood zones street by street in Pontchartrain Park
The named streets in Pontchartrain Park, longest first, with how much of each street’s length inside Pontchartrain Park lies in FEMA’s high-risk flood zones (the Special Flood Hazard Area, zones A and V). Length is the part inside Pontchartrain Park; the main zone is the FEMA zone covering most of that length. A street can cross several zones, so the zone at one address can differ from the street’s main zone: check the address above for that.
| Street | Length | In high-risk zones | Main zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press Dr | 2.2 mi | 96% | AE (96%) |
| Providence Pl | 4,300 ft | 97% | AE (97%) |
| Prentiss Ave | 3,510 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| Mithra St | 3,440 ft | 99% | AE (99%) |
| Campus Blvd | 3,270 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| Mendez St | 2,340 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| Hayne Blvd | 2,140 ft | 13% | X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) (84%) |
| Leon C Simon Dr | 2,020 ft | 33% | X (unshaded, minimal) (35%) |
| Odin St | 1,750 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| Saint Ferdinand Dr | 1,170 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| Robert E Lee Blvd | 830 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| Piety Dr | 770 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| Seminary Pl | 720 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| Montegut Dr | 710 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| Pressburg St | 670 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| Mexico St | 630 ft | 90% | AE (90%) |
| Feliciana Dr | 560 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
Streets: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb, Transportation (primary, secondary and local roads). Flood zones: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL), Flood Hazard Zones and FIRM Panels, retrieved October 25, 2026. Each street is clipped to the area boundary and measured in an equal-area projection. Street lengths are rounded.
Flood zones in Pontchartrain Park
Share of Pontchartrain Park’s mapped area (about 1.603 km²) in each FEMA flood zone, from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL), Flood Hazard Zones and FIRM Panels. Mapped base flood elevations inside the neighborhood range from -6 to -4 feet. Effective date of the FIRM panel(s) covering it (22071C0118F): September 30, 2016.
| FEMA zone | Share of area |
|---|---|
| AE | 62% |
| X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) | 36% |
| X (unshaded, minimal) | 2.7% |
What the zones mean
- Zone AE (and A, AH, AO)
- High-risk: part of the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), the area FEMA maps as having a 1-percent chance of flooding in any given year (the “100-year” or base flood). AE areas have a mapped base flood elevation.
- Zone VE (and V)
- High-risk coastal areas, also in the SFHA, where the base flood is expected to bring additional hazards from storm waves.
- Zone X (shaded)
- Moderate hazard: between the limits of the 1-percent and the 0.2-percent-annual-chance (“500-year”) flood.
- Zone X (unshaded)
- Minimal hazard: outside the SFHA and higher than the 0.2-percent-annual-chance flood elevation. Minimal is not zero: flood claims are filed from X zones too.
Source: FEMA Glossary: Flood Zones.
Flood insurance claims over time
Claims filed under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) from the 2010 Census block groups that cover Pontchartrain Park. This area is made of whole block groups, so every claim counted here comes from inside it. Only insured properties appear, so these counts understate total flooding.
By decade
| Decade | Claims | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 | $10,885 |
| 1980s | 52 | $143,242 |
| 1990s | 213 | $3,656,093 |
| 2000s | 500 | $44,166,434 |
| 2010s | 5 | $15,798 |
| 2020s | 14 | $3,826 |
By year of loss
Named flood events with the most claims
- Hurricane Katrina: 461 claims
- Flooding: 263 claims
- Tropical Storm Isidore: 9 claims
- Hurricane Ida: 9 claims
- Hurricane Lili: 9 claims
FEMA labels some events only as “Flooding”. Claims by the flood zone the property was rated in:
- A/AE/AH/AO (high risk): 758
- X/B/C (moderate or minimal): 29
- V/VE (coastal high hazard): 2
- Not reported: 1
How much is flood insurance in Pontchartrain Park?
The typical National Flood Insurance Program policy on single-family homes in Pontchartrain Park costs $1,230 a year: the median of 248 policies that started between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026. Half of them cost between $1,053 and $1,558. That is the full amount paid for the year, the premium plus FEMA’s fees and surcharges, and every one of these policies is priced under Risk Rating 2.0. A quote for one building can be far from this: its elevation, foundation, age, coverage and deductible all change the price. Private flood insurance is not included.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Dataset: FIMA NFIP Redacted Policies - v3, computed October 25, 2026.
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Before you rent or buy in Pontchartrain Park
- Look up the exact address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center; a neighborhood can mix high-risk and minimal-hazard zones.
- Ask the landlord or seller about past flooding and flood insurance claims at the property.
- Get a flood insurance quote early: new NFIP policies usually take 30 days to start (FloodSmart (NFIP): Buy a Flood Insurance Policy).
- Ask which floor the unit is on and where parking, storage and mechanical equipment sit.
Living in Pontchartrain Park
Flood maps are only one part of choosing a neighborhood. To compare Pontchartrain Park with other New Orleans neighborhoods on more than flooding, see New Orleans on StrollPlace.
Buyer and renter FAQ
Does Pontchartrain Park flood?
Yes. Insured properties in and around Pontchartrain Park have filed flood claims. About 62% of Pontchartrain Park’s mapped area is inside FEMA’s Special Flood Hazard Area (high-risk zones such as AE). NFIP flood insurance records list 790 claims from the Census block groups that cover Pontchartrain Park, from 1978 through 2024. 732 of them received a payment, totaling $47,996,277 (not adjusted for inflation). The busiest years were 2005 (468 claims), 1995 (206 claims), 1983 (37 claims). Past claims do not predict future flooding, and conditions vary street by street, so check the specific address.
Is Pontchartrain Park in a flood zone?
About 62% of Pontchartrain Park’s mapped area is inside FEMA’s Special Flood Hazard Area (high-risk zones such as AE). Shares by zone: AE 62%; X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) 36%; X (unshaded, minimal) 2.7%. The FIRM panel(s) covering it took effect September 30, 2016.
Which streets in Pontchartrain Park are in a high-risk flood zone?
Most of the length of Press Dr, Providence Pl, Prentiss Ave, Mithra St, Campus Blvd, Mendez St, Odin St, Saint Ferdinand Dr, Robert E Lee Blvd, Piety Dr, Seminary Pl and Montegut Dr lies in FEMA high-risk zones (the Special Flood Hazard Area). Zones can change along a street, so check the exact address.
What ZIP code is Pontchartrain Park in?
Pontchartrain Park is in New Orleans, LA. ZIP code 70126: the ZIP code on 790 of the 790 flood insurance claims counted here. ZIP codes do not follow neighborhood lines. Check the specific address for its own flood zone.
Do renters need flood insurance?
Standard renters policies usually do not cover flood. Renters in a community that participates in the NFIP can buy contents-only flood coverage, up to $100,000 for belongings.
How long does a new flood policy take to start?
A new NFIP policy generally takes effect 30 days after purchase. Exceptions include no wait when the policy is bought while making, increasing, extending or renewing a mortgage, and a one-day wait in a newly designated high-risk zone within 12 months of the map change.
How much coverage can NFIP provide?
For a one-to-four family home, NFIP building coverage goes up to $250,000 and contents coverage up to $100,000. You can buy flood insurance even if you are not in a high-risk zone, as long as your community participates in the NFIP.
How much is flood insurance in Pontchartrain Park?
The typical NFIP flood insurance policy on single-family homes in Pontchartrain Park cost $1,230 a year: the median of 248 policies that started between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026. Half cost between $1,053 and $1,558. One building’s quote can be far from this; its elevation, foundation, age, coverage and deductible all change the price.
FAQ sources: FloodSmart (NFIP): Buy a Flood Insurance Policy; FEMA Fact Sheet: Think you don’t need flood insurance? Think again (Jan. 21, 2025); 44 CFR 61.11, Effective date and time of coverage.
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How these numbers were made
Area: the census-based definition above, using U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb, 2010 Census Block Groups, National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places boundaries (NRHP polygons) and U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) domestic names. Flood zone shares: the area polygon intersected with FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL), Flood Hazard Zones and FIRM Panels, area computed in an equal-area projection; retrieved October 25, 2026. Claims: OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Claims v3 records for Orleans Parish (county code 22071), dataset as of September 8, 2026, retrieved October 25, 2026. Claims are counted for exactly the block groups that make up the area. Block groups used: 220710017013, 220710017012. Neighboring pages can share a block group, so their counts can overlap. Paid totals add building, contents and Increased Cost of Compliance payments and are not adjusted for inflation; a claim whose FEMA record shows a negative payment (an adjustment) counts as zero. See the methodology.
Sources
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), FEMA OpenFEMA Dataset: FIMA NFIP Redacted Claims - v3. Retrieved on October 25, 2026.
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL), Flood Hazard Zones and FIRM Panels. Retrieved on October 25, 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb, 2010 Census Block Groups, National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places boundaries (NRHP polygons) and U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) domestic names.
- FEMA Glossary: Flood Zones.
- FloodSmart (NFIP): Buy a Flood Insurance Policy.
- FEMA Fact Sheet: Think you don’t need flood insurance? Think again (Jan. 21, 2025).
- 44 CFR 61.11, Effective date and time of coverage.
- OpenFEMA Terms and Conditions.
- FEMA OpenFEMA Dataset: FIMA NFIP Redacted Policies - v3.
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb, Transportation (primary, secondary and local roads).
Data as of September 8, 2026 (FEMA claims) and October 25, 2026 (flood zones). Page last updated October 25, 2026.