Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 29406 29406, SC — Zone AE and 61442 61442, IL — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 29406 29406, SC — Zone AE | 61442 61442, IL — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 29406 29406, SC — Zone AE | 61442 61442, IL — Zone AE |
| zip code | 29406 | 61442 |
| city | 29406 | 61442 |
| state | South Carolina | Illinois |
| state code | SC | IL |
| 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 | 3,466 | 3,466 |
| base flood elevation | 11 ft | 21 ft |
| historical floods | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2011 | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 |
| nearest water | Hudson River (1.6 miles) | local stream (4.8 miles) |
| elevation ft | 291 | 312 |
| population | 71,509 | 52,387 |
| median home value | 698,478 | 594,347 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $157,367 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $143,488 |
| 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 | 1603C317J | 6335C282J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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