Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 29826 29826, SC — Zone AE and 79018 79018, TX — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 29826 29826, SC — Zone AE | 79018 79018, TX — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 29826 29826, SC — Zone AE | 79018 79018, TX — Zone AE |
| zip code | 29826 | 79018 |
| city | 29826 | 79018 |
| state | South Carolina | Texas |
| state code | SC | TX |
| 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 | 2,449 | 2,449 |
| base flood elevation | 6 ft | 13 ft |
| historical floods | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2004 |
| nearest water | Mississippi River (2.7 miles) | Ohio River (2.7 miles) |
| elevation ft | 598 | 1,742 |
| population | 37,082 | 10,874 |
| median home value | 653,609 | 228,858 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $73,689 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $56,898 |
| 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 | 1835C486J | 3753C842J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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