Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 29640 29640, SC — Zone AE and 33409 33409, FL — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 29640 29640, SC — Zone AE | 33409 33409, FL — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 29640 29640, SC — Zone AE | 33409 33409, FL — Zone A |
| zip code | 29640 | 33409 |
| city | 29640 | 33409 |
| 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 | 2,995 | 2,995 |
| base flood elevation | 12 ft | 19 ft |
| historical floods | 12 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2021 | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 |
| nearest water | Lake Superior (3.7 miles) | Red River (4.7 miles) |
| elevation ft | 91 | 63 |
| population | 56,385 | 38,405 |
| median home value | 169,565 | 491,211 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $81,206 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $149,939 |
| 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 | 5081C933J | 8291C681J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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