Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 29569 29569, SC — Zone AE and 33316 33316, FL — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 29569 29569, SC — Zone AE | 33316 33316, FL — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 29569 29569, SC — Zone AE | 33316 33316, FL — Zone A |
| zip code | 29569 | 33316 |
| city | 29569 | 33316 |
| state | South Carolina | Florida |
| state code | SC | FL |
| 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 | 2,921 | 2,921 |
| base flood elevation | 9 ft | 25 ft |
| historical floods | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 | 7 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2013 |
| nearest water | Merrimack River (4.6 miles) | Lake Superior (1.5 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,370 | 92 |
| population | 49,952 | 18,783 |
| median home value | 434,642 | 736,728 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $169,000 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $118,336 |
| 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 | 4018C543J | 8680C758J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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