Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 12918 12918, NY — Zone AE and 27553 27553, NC — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 12918 12918, NY — Zone AE | 27553 27553, NC — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 12918 12918, NY — Zone AE | 27553 27553, NC — Zone AE |
| zip code | 12918 | 27553 |
| city | 12918 | 27553 |
| state | New York | North Carolina |
| state code | NY | NC |
| 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 | 2,111 | 2,111 |
| base flood elevation | 9 ft | 28 ft |
| historical floods | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2007 | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 |
| nearest water | Savannah River (3.7 miles) | drainage canal (2.4 miles) |
| elevation ft | 195 | 454 |
| population | 4,462 | 21,381 |
| median home value | 634,498 | 292,837 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $17,437 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $189,317 |
| 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 | 4424C525J | 3604C831J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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