Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 28386 28386, NC — Zone VE and 29733 29733, SC — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 28386 28386, NC — Zone VE | 29733 29733, SC — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 28386 28386, NC — Zone VE | 29733 29733, SC — Zone AE |
| zip code | 28386 | 29733 |
| city | 28386 | 29733 |
| state | North Carolina | South Carolina |
| state code | NC | 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 | 2,811 | 2,811 |
| base flood elevation | 8 ft | 30 ft |
| historical floods | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2020 | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2005 |
| nearest water | Merrimack River (4.4 miles) | Merrimack River (0.4 miles) |
| elevation ft | 10 | 1,527 |
| population | 26,937 | 68,070 |
| median home value | 778,960 | 239,733 |
| flood damage risk | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $144,790 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $121,127 |
| 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 | 4422C803J | 2646C552J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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