Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 29568 29568, SC — Zone A and 36313 36313, AL — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 29568 29568, SC — Zone A | 36313 36313, AL — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 29568 29568, SC — Zone A | 36313 36313, AL — Zone AE |
| zip code | 29568 | 36313 |
| city | 29568 | 36313 |
| state | South Carolina | Alabama |
| state code | SC | AL |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | 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 | 1,335 | 1,335 |
| base flood elevation | 27 ft | 19 ft |
| historical floods | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2016 |
| nearest water | Hudson River (0.2 miles) | Rio Grande (4.0 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,889 | 512 |
| population | 8,397 | 18,377 |
| median home value | 551,953 | 195,489 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $132,492 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $95,446 |
| 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 | 1576C526J | 3085C930J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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