Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 29466 29466, SC — Zone AE and 31501 Waycross, GA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 29466 29466, SC — Zone AE | 31501 Waycross, GA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 29466 29466, SC — Zone AE | 31501 Waycross, GA — Zone A |
| zip code | 29466 | 31501 |
| city | 29466 | Waycross |
| state | South Carolina | Georgia |
| state code | SC | GA |
| 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 | 2,843 | 2,843 |
| base flood elevation | 18 ft | 25 ft |
| historical floods | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2020 | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 |
| nearest water | Lake Ontario (0.8 miles) | Missouri River (4.9 miles) |
| elevation ft | 448 | 277 |
| population | 76,831 | 14,258 |
| median home value | 198,755 | 341,197 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $155,221 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $151,183 |
| 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 | 2529C356J | 1532C944J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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