Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 25971 25971, WV — Zone AE and 29082 29082, SC — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 25971 25971, WV — Zone AE | 29082 29082, SC — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 25971 25971, WV — Zone AE | 29082 29082, SC — Zone AE |
| zip code | 25971 | 29082 |
| city | 25971 | 29082 |
| state | West Virginia | South Carolina |
| state code | WV | SC |
| 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 | 3,236 | 3,236 |
| base flood elevation | 18 ft | 14 ft |
| historical floods | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2004 | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 |
| nearest water | Lake Michigan (1.4 miles) | local creek (4.7 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,331 | 315 |
| population | 55,447 | 3,821 |
| median home value | 334,810 | 557,331 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $181,384 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $163,263 |
| 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 | 1071C542J | 7622C747J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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