Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 29170 29170, SC — Zone A and 39581 39581, MS — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 29170 29170, SC — Zone A | 39581 39581, MS — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 29170 29170, SC — Zone A | 39581 39581, MS — Zone A |
| zip code | 29170 | 39581 |
| city | 29170 | 39581 |
| state | South Carolina | Mississippi |
| state code | SC | MS |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | 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 | 2,096 | 2,096 |
| base flood elevation | 10 ft | 20 ft |
| historical floods | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2020 | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2014 |
| nearest water | Savannah River (2.1 miles) | Arkansas River (1.2 miles) |
| elevation ft | 356 | 1,342 |
| population | 25,236 | 11,486 |
| median home value | 276,534 | 790,832 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $27,734 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $124,815 |
| 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 | 9570C290J | 2844C340J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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