Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 28385 28385, NC — Zone X-shaded and 30609 30609, GA — Zone D. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 28385 28385, NC — Zone X-shaded | 30609 30609, GA — Zone D |
|---|---|---|
| name | 28385 28385, NC — Zone X-shaded | 30609 30609, GA — Zone D |
| zip code | 28385 | 30609 |
| city | 28385 | 30609 |
| state | North Carolina | Georgia |
| state code | NC | GA |
| category | Moderate Risk | Undetermined |
| flood zone | Zone X-shaded (Moderate Risk — 500-Year Floodplain) | Zone D (Undetermined Risk — No Analysis Performed) |
| risk level | Moderate Risk | Undetermined |
| annual flood prob | 0.2% annual chance (500-year flood) | Unknown — flood risk not yet determined by FEMA |
| insurance required | Recommended but not required | Recommended — risk is undetermined |
| avg annual premium | 660 | 660 |
| base flood elevation | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area |
| historical floods | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2021 |
| nearest water | Savannah River (4.7 miles) | local river (3.3 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,755 | 549 |
| population | 24,503 | 16,873 |
| median home value | 676,266 | 173,604 |
| flood damage risk | 15-30% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $156,995 | Unknown chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $188,556 |
| mitigation tips | Consider purchasing flood insurance even though not required; install backflow preventers on sewer lines; grade your lot to direct water away from foundation; keep gutters and drainage clear; know your evacuation route. | Purchase flood insurance as a precaution; research historical flooding in your area; contact your local floodplain administrator; maintain proper drainage; prepare an emergency kit and evacuation plan. |
| fema map id | 1134C463J | 3243C877J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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