Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 29059 29059, SC — Zone AE and 29628 29628, SC — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 29059 29059, SC — Zone AE | 29628 29628, SC — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 29059 29059, SC — Zone AE | 29628 29628, SC — Zone A |
| zip code | 29059 | 29628 |
| city | 29059 | 29628 |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| state code | SC | SC |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) |
| 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 | 1,249 | 1,249 |
| base flood elevation | 25 ft | 5 ft |
| historical floods | 15 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2007 | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years |
| nearest water | Galveston Bay (4.2 miles) | Arkansas River (4.9 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,805 | 958 |
| population | 52,006 | 40,675 |
| median home value | 227,286 | 730,649 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $45,676 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $100,132 |
| 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 | 5019C583J | 4323C267J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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