Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 29838 29838, SC — Zone VE and 32605 32605, FL — Zone VE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 29838 29838, SC — Zone VE | 32605 32605, FL — Zone VE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 29838 29838, SC — Zone VE | 32605 32605, FL — Zone VE |
| zip code | 29838 | 32605 |
| city | 29838 | 32605 |
| state | South Carolina | Florida |
| state code | SC | FL |
| 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 | 7,978 | 7,988 |
| base flood elevation | 26 ft | 29 ft |
| historical floods | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years |
| nearest water | Hudson River (4.3 miles) | Tennessee River (2.7 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,352 | 98 |
| population | 73,330 | 3,258 |
| median home value | 694,635 | 301,947 |
| flood damage risk | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $61,981 | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $43,706 |
| 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 | 6868C372J | 1143C855J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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