Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 29742 29742, SC — Zone AE and 35751 35751, AL — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 29742 29742, SC — Zone AE | 35751 35751, AL — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 29742 29742, SC — Zone AE | 35751 35751, AL — Zone AE |
| zip code | 29742 | 35751 |
| city | 29742 | 35751 |
| state | South Carolina | Alabama |
| state code | SC | AL |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | 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 | 989 | 989 |
| base flood elevation | 26 ft | 14 ft |
| historical floods | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2022 |
| nearest water | Lake Erie (0.9 miles) | Mississippi River (0.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 879 | 1,483 |
| population | 40,824 | 77,977 |
| median home value | 275,798 | 525,521 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $107,594 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $174,751 |
| 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 | 8815C735J | 5384C290J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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