Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 29741 29741, SC — Zone VE and 79013 79013, TX — Zone VE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 29741 29741, SC — Zone VE | 79013 79013, TX — Zone VE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 29741 29741, SC — Zone VE | 79013 79013, TX — Zone VE |
| zip code | 29741 | 79013 |
| city | 29741 | 79013 |
| state | South Carolina | Texas |
| state code | SC | TX |
| category | Very High Risk | Very High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) |
| risk level | Very High Risk | Very High Risk |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action |
| insurance required | Required — highest risk coastal zone | Required — highest risk coastal zone |
| avg annual premium | 7,491 | 7,498 |
| base flood elevation | 8 ft | 13 ft |
| historical floods | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2010 |
| nearest water | Galveston Bay (0.3 miles) | Savannah River (0.5 miles) |
| elevation ft | 583 | 798 |
| population | 35,595 | 55,279 |
| median home value | 587,113 | 371,739 |
| flood damage risk | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $156,869 | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $187,757 |
| mitigation tips | Reinforce foundation against wave action; install storm shutters; elevate entire structure if possible; maintain maximum flood insurance coverage; establish evacuation routes; consider relocating critical infrastructure to upper floors. | Reinforce foundation against wave action; install storm shutters; elevate entire structure if possible; maintain maximum flood insurance coverage; establish evacuation routes; consider relocating critical infrastructure to upper floors. |
| fema map id | 8336C247J | 8909C200J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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