Water damage restoration · Grand Prairie, Texas
Water damage restoration in Grand Prairie, TX
Burst pipe, failed water heater, or storm water? Grand Prairie-area ZIPs: 347 flood claims since 1979[1]; 31% of homes built before 1980[2]. Request help from local restoration crews. Grand Prairie, in Dallas County and Tarrant County and Ellis County and Johnson County — ZIPs 75050, 75052, 75051, 75054, counts 209,434 residents (2025 estimate)[3].
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Grand Prairie at a glance for water damage
- Population (2025 est.)
- 209,434[3]+6.8% since 2020
- County
- Dallas / Tarrant / Ellis / Johnson[3]city spans more than one county
- Land area
- 76.5 sq mi[4]
- Flood-insurance (NFIP) claims, local ZIPs
- 347 since 1979[1]$7,516,846 paid across 289 claims · ZIP 75050, 75052, 75051, 75054
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 24[5]2016–2025 · latest Jan 30, 2025
- Winter-storm & freeze days, dallas zone
- 20[5]2016–2025; hard freezes burst pipes
- Federal disaster declarations incl. flooding, Dallas Co.
- 3[6]of 18 total declarations
- Homes built before 1980
- 31%[2]the 5th-highest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 41%[2]2020–2024
What the local data means for water damage in Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie counts 209,434 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 6.8% since 2020[3]. The city spans 76.5 square miles at 2,739 residents per square mile (the 11th densest) and spans Dallas County and Tarrant County and Ellis County and Johnson County, served by ZIP codes 75050, 75052, 75051, 75054[4].
Grand Prairie mixes 17% of homes built since 2010 and 31% 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.
4 ZIP codes cover Grand Prairie — 75050 (35% of the city's land), 75052 (34% of the city's land), 75051 (14% of the city's land), 75054 (8% of the city's land)[7].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Arlington (6.2 mi W), Mansfield (9.6 mi SW) and Irving (12.7 mi N)[4].
347 flood-insurance claims have come from Grand Prairie-area ZIP codes (75050, 75052, 75051, 75054) since 1979, and $7,516,846 has been paid on them (about $26,010 per paid claim)[1]. 1989 was the worst year, with 93 claims. That is the 3rd-most of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover; for comparison, Arlington (1,037), Mansfield (154), and Irving (196). Outside water is a real part of the picture here. Of the 343 claims rated in a flood zone, 228 were in FEMA's high-risk areas (zones A or V) and 115 outside them (zones B, C or X)[1][8] — flooding here is not only a high-risk-zone problem.
By month of loss, Grand Prairie-area flood claims cluster in March (23), May (217), and June (23) — 263 of 347 dated claims[1].
Within 10 miles of central Grand Prairie, weather observers filed 24 flood, flash-flood or heavy-rain reports in 2016–2025 (18 flash floods)[5]. Countywide: 3 flood declarations since 2000, latest Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4781, 2024)[6]. Nearby: Arlington (29), Mansfield (13), and Irving (50).
31% of Grand Prairie's 71,853 housing units predate 1980[2] — the 5th-highest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover (Arlington (33%), Mansfield (9%), and Irving (36%)). Aging supply lines and valves are the usual hidden-leak suspects in houses that old.
Freeze days in the dallas zone: 20 in 2016–2025, latest Feb 18, 2025[5]. Nearby: Arlington (19), Mansfield (19), and Irving (20).
41% of Grand Prairie households rent[2]: tenants should report leaks to the landlord in writing, with photos.
Out of the 15 suburbs on this site, Grand Prairie has the 3rd-most NFIP flood claims (347)[1] and the 3rd-lowest median home value ($295,500)[2].
How a leak spreads inside a wall
Water on the move: it spreads across floors and wicks upward into drywall until it is stopped.
Grand Prairie storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Grand Prairie, 2016–2025: 18 flash-flood reports and 6 flood reports[5]. Peak: 63% in January, April, and September. Busiest year 2018 (7); 3 of 10 years had none. Busiest month September 2018 (6). Latest: flash-flood report, Jan 30, 2025, 8.4 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood | Heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | 1 | – | 4 |
| Apr | 3 | 2 | – | 5 |
| May | 2 | – | – | 2 |
| Jun | 1 | 2 | – | 3 |
| Aug | 1 | 1 | – | 2 |
| Sep | 6 | – | – | 6 |
| Oct | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| Nov | 1 | – | – | 1 |
Finding water damage help around Grand Prairie
Your request reaches Water damage restoration contractors who serve Grand Prairie (ZIP codes 75050, 75052, 75051, 75054).
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Shared walls and ceilings: Grand Prairie homes by building type
35%[2] of Grand Prairie's homes share walls, floors or ceilings with a neighbour (multi-unit buildings alone: 30%, the 7th-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 50 or more units: 6,054 of 71,853 housing units[2].
Grand Prairie also has 2,052 mobile homes (2.9%); for a leak under one, ask for a crew that works on manufactured homes.
| Building type | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached house | 44,357 | 61.7% | ±1,146 |
| Attached house (townhouse, rowhouse) | 3,976 | 5.5% | ±601 |
| Duplex (2 units) | 645 | 0.9% | ±211 |
| 3–4 units | 3,107 | 4.3% | ±468 |
| 5–9 units | 4,285 | 6.0% | ±668 |
| 10–19 units | 4,100 | 5.7% | ±690 |
| 20–49 units | 3,237 | 4.5% | ±551 |
| 50 or more units | 6,054 | 8.4% | ±719 |
| Mobile home | 2,052 | 2.9% | ±321 |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 40 | 0.1% | ±33 |
Margins of error are the Census Bureau’s 90% intervals; small categories in small cities are rough.
Grand Prairie by the numbers
| Measure | Grand Prairie | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| NFIP flood claims (area ZIPs) | 347 | 127 | 220 more |
| Built before 1980 | 31% | 18% | 13 pts higher |
| Median home value | $295,500 | $381,000 | 22% lower |
| Renter-occupied | 41% | 38% | 3 pts higher |
| Owner-occupied | 59% | 62% | 3 pts lower |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1997 | 5 years older |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 24 | 24 | same as median |
Largest differences first. Medians are the middle value across the covered Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | NFIP claims | Flood reports ≤10 mi | Freeze days | Built before 1980 | Renting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prairie | 347 | 24 | 20 | 31% | 41% |
| Arlington 6.2 mi | 1,037 | 29 | 19 | 33% | 46% |
| Mansfield 9.6 mi | 154 | 13 | 19 | 9% | 28% |
| Irving 12.7 mi | 196 | 50 | 20 | 36% | 62% |
| Carrollton 22.6 mi | 115 | 48 | 14 | 26% | 41% |
| Flower Mound 25.4 mi | 49 | 22 | 14 | 5% | 18% |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year | Outside high-risk zones |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75050 | 285 | $6,316,142 | 1989 (85) | 87 of 282 |
| 75052 | 19 | $285,721 | 2004 (3) | 6 of 19 |
| 75051 | 43 | $914,983 | 1981 (6) | 22 of 42 |
| 75054 | 0 | $0 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| Month | Claims |
|---|---|
| January | 5 |
| February | 8 |
| March | 23 |
| April | 14 |
| May | 217 |
| June | 23 |
| July | 7 |
| August | 7 |
| September | 3 |
| October | 15 |
| November | 5 |
| December | 20 |
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2025 | Flash Flood | 9.3 mi |
| Jan 30, 2025 | Flash Flood | 8.4 mi |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Flash Flood | 9.1 mi |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Flash Flood | 8.7 mi |
| Jun 5, 2024 | Flash Flood | 4.1 mi |
| May 31, 2024 | Flash Flood | 9.1 mi |
| Aug 22, 2022 | Flood | 2.6 mi |
| Aug 22, 2022 | Flash Flood | 4.5 mi |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Grand Prairie's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 75050 | 35% | 100% |
| 75052 | 34% | 92% |
| 75051 | 14% | 78% |
| 75054 | 8% | 100% |
Common Grand Prairie water damage questions
Do I need flood insurance in Grand Prairie?
Homeowners policies exclude outside floodwater[9], and Grand Prairie-area ZIPs have 11 NFIP claims in just the last ten years[1].
Which Grand Prairie ZIP codes do these crews cover?
75050, 75052, 75051, and 75054[7], in Dallas County. Nearby pages: Arlington (6.2 mi), Mansfield (9.6 mi), and Irving (12.7 mi)[4].
Which Grand Prairie ZIP code has the most flood claims?
75050, with 285 NFIP claims and $6,316,142 paid[1].
When was the last flood report near Grand Prairie?
Jan 30, 2025: a flash flood report 9.3 miles from the city center[5].
A lot of Grand Prairie homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for plumbing fixtures and water heater work?
31% of Grand Prairie's housing units were built before 1980, 10.1% before 1960[2] — the 5th-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.
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.