Water damage restoration · Arlington, Texas
Water damage restoration in Arlington, TX
Burst pipe, failed water heater, or storm water? Arlington-area ZIPs: 1,037 flood claims since 1979[1]; 33% of homes built before 1980[2]. Request help from local restoration crews. Arlington, in Tarrant County — ZIPs 76001, 76017, 76010, 76011, 76018, 76012, 76013, 76016, 76002, 76006, 76014, 76015, 76005, counts 402,134 residents (2025 estimate)[3].
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Arlington water damage snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 402,134[3]+2.0% since 2020
- County
- Tarrant[3]
- Land area
- 95.8 sq mi[4]
- Flood-insurance (NFIP) claims, local ZIPs
- 1,037 since 1979[1]$22,435,459 paid across 765 claims · ZIP 76001, 76017, 76010, 76011, 76018, 76012, 76013, 76016, 76002, 76006, 76014, 76015, 76005
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 29[5]2016–2025 · latest Nov 20, 2025
- Winter-storm & freeze days, tarrant zone
- 19[5]2016–2025; hard freezes burst pipes
- Federal disaster declarations incl. flooding, Tarrant Co.
- 3[6]of 19 total declarations
- Homes built before 1980
- 33%[2]the 4th-highest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 46%[2]2020–2024
Reading the Arlington data for water damage
Arlington is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 402,134 people (2025 estimate), up just 2.0% since 2020[3]. On the map that's 95.8 square miles holding 4,197 residents per square mile, the 3rd densest of the suburbs here; it sits entirely in Tarrant County, with ZIP codes 76001, 76017, 76010, 76011, 76018, 76012, 76013, 76016, 76002, 76006, 76014, 76015, 76005[4].
Arlington mixes 8% of homes built since 2010 and 33% before 1980[2]: new supply lines and water heaters in one house, aging pipe and original valves in the next — so where a leak starts depends a lot on the address.
Arlington is split across 13 ZIP codes: 76001 (11% of the city's land), 76017 (11% of the city's land), 76010 (9% of the city's land), 76011 (9% of the city's land), 76018 (8% of the city's land), 76012 (8% of the city's land), 76013 (8% of the city's land), 76016 (8% of the city's land), 76002 (7% of the city's land), 76006 (7% of the city's land), 76014 (6% of the city's land), 76015 (4% of the city's land), 76005 (4% of the city's land)[7].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Grand Prairie (6.2 mi E), Mansfield (9.1 mi S) and Irving (14.1 mi NE)[4].
1,037 flood-insurance claims have come from Arlington-area ZIP codes (76001, 76017, 76010, 76011, 76018, 76012, 76013, 76016, 76002, 76006, 76014, 76015, 76005) since 1979, and $22,435,459 has been paid on them (about $29,327 per paid claim)[1]. 1989 was the worst year, with 128 claims. That is the most of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover; for comparison, Grand Prairie (347), Mansfield (154), and Irving (196). Outside water is a real part of the picture here. Of the 1,033 claims rated in a flood zone, 542 were in FEMA's high-risk areas (zones A or V) and 491 outside them (zones B, C or X)[1][8] — flooding here is not only a high-risk-zone problem.
By month of loss, Arlington-area flood claims cluster in March (94), May (407), and September (196) — 697 of 1,037 dated claims[1].
Within 10 miles of central Arlington, weather observers filed 29 flood, flash-flood or heavy-rain reports in 2016–2025 (24 flash floods)[5]. Countywide: 3 flood declarations since 2000, latest Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds and Flooding (DR-4223, 2015)[6]. Nearby: Grand Prairie (24), Mansfield (13), and Irving (50).
33% of Arlington's 153,137 housing units predate 1980[2] — the 4th-highest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover (Grand Prairie (31%), Mansfield (9%), and Irving (36%)). Aging supply lines and valves are the usual hidden-leak suspects in houses that old.
Freeze days in the tarrant zone: 19 in 2016–2025, latest Feb 18, 2025[5]. Nearby: Grand Prairie (20), Mansfield (19), and Irving (20).
46% of Arlington households rent[2]: tenants should report leaks to the landlord in writing, with photos.
Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, Arlington stands out for the most NFIP flood claims (1,037)[1] and the 3rd-oldest housing (by median year built) (1986, tied with Irving)[2].
How a leak spreads inside a wall
Leaked water spreads outward and wicks up drywall the longer it runs.
Arlington storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Arlington, 2016–2025: 24 flash-flood reports and 5 flood reports[5]. Peak: 83% in January, June, and September. Busiest year 2018 (10); 4 of 10 years had none. Busiest month September 2018 (9). Latest: flash-flood report, Nov 20, 2025, 9.0 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood | Heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | 1 | – | 9 |
| Apr | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| Jun | 3 | 3 | – | 6 |
| Aug | 1 | 1 | – | 2 |
| Sep | 9 | – | – | 9 |
| Oct | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| Nov | 1 | – | – | 1 |
Get water damage help in Arlington
Requests go to Water damage restoration contractors serving the Arlington area — ZIP codes 76001, 76017, 76010, 76011, 76018, 76012, 76013, 76016, 76002, 76006, 76014, 76015, 76005.
Before reaching out: what a restoration crew does first
Shared walls and ceilings: Arlington homes by building type
38%[2] of Arlington's homes share walls, floors or ceilings with a neighbour (multi-unit buildings alone: 32%, the 6th-highest multi-unit share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover). Water crosses those lines: in an attached or stacked unit, tell the neighbour and the association or landlord right away, and check whose policy covers which part of the damage.
After detached houses, the biggest group is 10–19 units: 12,883 of 153,137 housing units[2].
| Building type | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached house | 91,588 | 59.8% | ±1,408 |
| Attached house (townhouse, rowhouse) | 9,712 | 6.3% | ±770 |
| Duplex (2 units) | 2,899 | 1.9% | ±506 |
| 3–4 units | 7,256 | 4.7% | ±939 |
| 5–9 units | 12,226 | 8.0% | ±1,022 |
| 10–19 units | 12,883 | 8.4% | ±1,043 |
| 20–49 units | 5,937 | 3.9% | ±647 |
| 50 or more units | 7,946 | 5.2% | ±793 |
| Mobile home | 2,434 | 1.6% | ±368 |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 256 | 0.2% | ±124 |
Margins of error are the Census Bureau’s 90% intervals; small categories in small cities are rough.
The data underneath this Arlington page
| Measure | Arlington | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| NFIP flood claims (area ZIPs) | 1,037 | 127 | 910 more |
| Built before 1980 | 33% | 18% | 15 pts higher |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 29 | 24 | 5 more |
| Median home value | $304,700 | $381,000 | 20% lower |
| Renter-occupied | 46% | 38% | 7 pts higher |
| Owner-occupied | 54% | 62% | 7 pts lower |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1997 | 11 years older |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | NFIP claims | Flood reports ≤10 mi | Freeze days | Built before 1980 | Renting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 1,037 | 29 | 19 | 33% | 46% |
| Grand Prairie 6.2 mi | 347 | 24 | 20 | 31% | 41% |
| Mansfield 9.1 mi | 154 | 13 | 19 | 9% | 28% |
| Irving 14.1 mi | 196 | 50 | 20 | 36% | 62% |
| Flower Mound 23.3 mi | 49 | 22 | 14 | 5% | 18% |
| Carrollton 23.8 mi | 115 | 48 | 14 | 26% | 41% |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year | Outside high-risk zones |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76001 | 90 | $2,659,694 | 2004 (24) | 44 of 90 |
| 76017 | 97 | $1,275,805 | 2010 (18) | 59 of 97 |
| 76010 | 258 | $3,332,989 | 1989 (86) | 66 of 257 |
| 76011 | 22 | $546,012 | 1989 (3) | 14 of 22 |
| 76018 | 8 | $64,955 | 2020 (3) | 7 of 8 |
| 76012 | 114 | $949,388 | 1990 (14) | 82 of 114 |
| 76013 | 224 | $11,938,436 | 2010 (67) | 89 of 222 |
| 76016 | 137 | $1,103,441 | 2015 (15) | 73 of 137 |
| 76002 | 19 | $63,361 | 2004 (4) | 3 of 19 |
| 76006 | 25 | $163,904 | 2018 (4) | 14 of 25 |
| 76014 | 12 | $102,922 | 1981 (5) | 10 of 12 |
| 76015 | 30 | $221,136 | 1981 (6) | 30 of 30 |
| 76005 | 1 | $13,416 | 1979 (1) | — |
ZIPs extend past city limits. Outside high-risk zones: claims rated in zone B, C or X, of the claims that carry a zone.
| Year | Claims |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2018 | 77 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2015 | 48 |
| Month | Claims |
|---|---|
| January | 18 |
| February | 11 |
| March | 94 |
| April | 36 |
| May | 407 |
| June | 74 |
| July | 63 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 196 |
| October | 87 |
| November | 14 |
| December | 16 |
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | Flash Flood | 9.0 mi |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Flash Flood | 8.8 mi |
| Jan 30, 2025 | Flash Flood | 9.6 mi |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Flash Flood | 6.8 mi |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Flash Flood | 9.3 mi |
| Aug 22, 2022 | Flood | 6.1 mi |
| Aug 22, 2022 | Flash Flood | 7.8 mi |
| Jun 3, 2022 | Flood | 5.4 mi |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Arlington's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 76001 | 11% | 100% |
| 76017 | 11% | 99% |
| 76010 | 9% | 100% |
| 76011 | 9% | 100% |
| 76018 | 8% | 100% |
| 76012 | 8% | 96% |
| 76013 | 8% | 86% |
| 76016 | 8% | 84% |
| 76002 | 7% | 100% |
| 76006 | 7% | 83% |
| 76014 | 6% | 100% |
| 76015 | 4% | 96% |
| 76005 | 4% | 100% |
Arlington water damage questions
Do I need flood insurance in Arlington?
Homeowners policies exclude outside floodwater[9], and Arlington-area ZIPs have 150 NFIP claims in just the last ten years[1].
Which Arlington ZIP codes do these crews cover?
76001, 76017, 76010, 76011, 76018, 76012, 76013, 76016, 76002, 76006, 76014, 76015 and 1 more[7], in Tarrant County. Nearby pages: Grand Prairie (6.2 mi), Mansfield (9.1 mi), and Irving (14.1 mi)[4].
Which Arlington ZIP code has the most flood claims?
76010, with 258 NFIP claims and $3,332,989 paid[1].
When was the last flood report near Arlington?
Nov 20, 2025: a flash flood report 9.0 miles from the city center[5].
A lot of Arlington homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for plumbing fixtures and water heater work?
33% of Arlington's housing units were built before 1980, 7.2% before 1960[2] — the 4th-highest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover. Older supply lines and original shut-off valves are common failure points — know where your main shut-off is before you need it.
I rent in Arlington. Who arranges the repair?
46% of occupied Arlington homes are rented[2], the 4th-highest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover. Tell your landlord or property manager in writing first; your lease says who arranges repairs.
Sources
- OpenFEMA NFIP claims
- Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (keyless bulk)
- Census population estimates, Vintage 2025
- Census Gazetteer 2025
- NOAA Storm Events Database
- OpenFEMA disaster declarations
- Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
- FEMA, Flood Zones (link unverified)
- FEMA FloodSmart (link unverified)
Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.