Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 03256 03256, NH — Zone VE and 29860 29860, SC — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 03256 03256, NH — Zone VE | 29860 29860, SC — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 03256 03256, NH — Zone VE | 29860 29860, SC — Zone AE |
| zip code | 03256 | 29860 |
| city | 03256 | 29860 |
| state | New Hampshire | South Carolina |
| state code | NH | SC |
| category | Very High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) |
| risk level | Very High Risk | High Risk |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) |
| insurance required | Required — highest risk coastal zone | Required for federally-backed mortgages |
| avg annual premium | 2,336 | 2,336 |
| base flood elevation | 29 ft | 6 ft |
| historical floods | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2021 |
| nearest water | Lake Erie (2.8 miles) | local creek (4.5 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,933 | 261 |
| population | 33,317 | 66,957 |
| median home value | 709,338 | 410,258 |
| flood damage risk | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $147,413 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $141,795 |
| mitigation tips | Reinforce foundation against wave action; install storm shutters; elevate entire structure if possible; maintain maximum flood insurance coverage; establish evacuation routes; consider relocating critical infrastructure to upper floors. | 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 | 9065C401J | 4209C578J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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