Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 28470 28470, NC — Zone AE and 38834 38834, MS — Zone VE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 28470 28470, NC — Zone AE | 38834 38834, MS — Zone VE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 28470 28470, NC — Zone AE | 38834 38834, MS — Zone VE |
| zip code | 28470 | 38834 |
| city | 28470 | 38834 |
| state | North Carolina | Mississippi |
| state code | NC | MS |
| category | High Risk | Very High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) |
| risk level | High Risk | Very High Risk |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action |
| insurance required | Required for federally-backed mortgages | Required — highest risk coastal zone |
| avg annual premium | 2,905 | 2,905 |
| base flood elevation | 28 ft | 7 ft |
| historical floods | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2009 | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 |
| nearest water | Merrimack River (2.1 miles) | Columbia River (1.4 miles) |
| elevation ft | 988 | 1,019 |
| population | 35,837 | 36,601 |
| median home value | 722,534 | 237,230 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $60,152 | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $199,491 |
| 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. | 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. |
| fema map id | 3764C567J | 2499C192J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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