Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 29053 29053, SC — Zone AE and 33023 33023, FL — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 29053 29053, SC — Zone AE | 33023 33023, FL — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 29053 29053, SC — Zone AE | 33023 33023, FL — Zone AE |
| zip code | 29053 | 33023 |
| city | 29053 | 33023 |
| state | South Carolina | Florida |
| state code | SC | FL |
| 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 | 2,542 | 2,542 |
| base flood elevation | 8 ft | 26 ft |
| historical floods | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2006 | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2008 |
| nearest water | Rio Grande (1.7 miles) | Chesapeake Bay (3.5 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,424 | 49 |
| population | 30,440 | 72,780 |
| median home value | 564,638 | 481,352 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $197,131 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $126,765 |
| 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 | 7476C736J | 8199C808J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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