Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 29605 29605, SC — Zone A and 60968 60968, IL — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 29605 29605, SC — Zone A | 60968 60968, IL — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 29605 29605, SC — Zone A | 60968 60968, IL — Zone A |
| zip code | 29605 | 60968 |
| city | 29605 | 60968 |
| state | South Carolina | Illinois |
| state code | SC | IL |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | 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 | 1,653 | 1,653 |
| base flood elevation | 25 ft | 24 ft |
| historical floods | 12 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2020 | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2010 |
| nearest water | Long Island Sound (4.3 miles) | Connecticut River (2.9 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,841 | 830 |
| population | 60,385 | 55,919 |
| median home value | 111,155 | 177,252 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $102,953 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $182,482 |
| 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 | 1089C189J | 4905C222J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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