Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 29543 29543, SC — Zone AE and 71439 71439, LA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 29543 29543, SC — Zone AE | 71439 71439, LA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 29543 29543, SC — Zone AE | 71439 71439, LA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 29543 | 71439 |
| city | 29543 | 71439 |
| state | South Carolina | Louisiana |
| state code | SC | LA |
| 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 | 3,326 | 3,326 |
| base flood elevation | 19 ft | 16 ft |
| historical floods | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 |
| nearest water | Merrimack River (0.5 miles) | Savannah River (3.2 miles) |
| elevation ft | 349 | 49 |
| population | 79,958 | 37,960 |
| median home value | 102,742 | 295,810 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $174,757 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $38,511 |
| 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 | 5233C775J | 5341C974J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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