Water damage restoration · Irving, Texas
Water damage restoration in Irving, TX
Burst pipe, failed water heater, or storm water? Irving-area ZIPs: 196 flood claims since 1978[1]; 36% of homes built before 1980[2]. Request help from local restoration crews. Irving, in Dallas County — ZIPs 75063, 75060, 75061, 75062, 75038, 75039, counts 257,076 residents (2025 estimate)[3].
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Irving at a glance for water damage
- Population (2025 est.)
- 257,076[3]+0.1% since 2020
- County
- Dallas[3]
- Land area
- 67.0 sq mi[4]
- Flood-insurance (NFIP) claims, local ZIPs
- 196 since 1978[1]$2,163,863 paid across 151 claims · ZIP 75063, 75060, 75061, 75062, 75038, 75039
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 50[5]2016–2025 · latest Nov 20, 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
- 36%[2]the 3rd-highest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 62%[2]2020–2024
Reading the Irving data for water damage
Irving is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 257,076 people (2025 estimate), up just 0.1% since 2020[3]. The city spans 67.0 square miles at 3,838 residents per square mile (the 5th densest) and sits entirely in Dallas County, served by ZIP codes 75063, 75060, 75061, 75062, 75038, 75039[4].
Irving mixes 14% of homes built since 2010 and 36% 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.
6 ZIP codes cover Irving — 75063 (29% of the city's land), 75060 (18% of the city's land), 75061 (17% of the city's land), 75062 (16% of the city's land), 75038 (11% of the city's land), 75039 (8% of the city's land)[7].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Carrollton (10.0 mi NE), Grand Prairie (12.7 mi S) and Lewisville (13.3 mi N)[4].
196 flood-insurance claims have come from Irving-area ZIP codes (75063, 75060, 75061, 75062, 75038, 75039) since 1978, and $2,163,863 has been paid on them (about $14,330 per paid claim)[1]. 1995 was the worst year, with 36 claims. That is the 4th-most of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover; for comparison, Carrollton (115), Grand Prairie (347), and Lewisville (127). Outside water is a real part of the picture here. Of the 182 claims rated in a flood zone, 112 were in FEMA's high-risk areas (zones A or V) and 70 outside them (zones B, C or X)[1][8] — flooding here is not only a high-risk-zone problem.
By month of loss, Irving-area flood claims cluster in May (79), September (28), and October (24) — 131 of 196 dated claims[1].
Within 10 miles of central Irving, weather observers filed 50 flood, flash-flood or heavy-rain reports in 2016–2025 (48 flash floods)[5]. Countywide: 3 flood declarations since 2000, latest Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4781, 2024)[6]. Nearby: Carrollton (48), Grand Prairie (24), and Lewisville (33).
36% of Irving's 102,512 housing units predate 1980[2] — the 3rd-highest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover (Carrollton (26%), Grand Prairie (31%), and Lewisville (14%)). 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: Carrollton (14), Grand Prairie (20), and Lewisville (14).
62% of Irving households rent[2]: tenants should report leaks to the landlord in writing, with photos.
Out of the 15 suburbs on this site, Irving has the most flood reports nearby (50)[5], the highest renter share (62%)[2], the 3rd-highest pre-1980 housing share (36%)[2], and the 3rd-oldest housing (by median year built) (1986, tied with Arlington)[2].
How a leak spreads inside a wall
Leaked water spreads outward and wicks up drywall the longer it runs.
Irving storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Irving, 2016–2025: 48 flash-flood reports and 2 flood reports[5]. Peak: spread out; April, May, and September held 44%. Busiest year 2025 (17); 2 of 10 years had none. Busiest month September 2018 (7). Latest: flash-flood report, Nov 20, 2025, 4.9 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood | Heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | – | – | 5 |
| Feb | 3 | – | – | 3 |
| Apr | 6 | – | – | 6 |
| May | 8 | – | – | 8 |
| Jun | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| Jul | 4 | – | – | 4 |
| Aug | 6 | – | – | 6 |
| Sep | 7 | 1 | – | 8 |
| Nov | 5 | – | – | 5 |
| Dec | 4 | – | – | 4 |
Finding water damage help around Irving
Requests go to Water damage restoration contractors serving the Irving area — ZIP codes 75063, 75060, 75061, 75062, 75038, 75039.
Before reaching out: what a restoration crew does first
Shared walls and ceilings: Irving homes by building type
59%[2] of Irving's homes share walls, floors or ceilings with a neighbour (multi-unit buildings alone: 56%, the 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: 15,225 of 102,512 housing units[2].
| Building type | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached house | 39,946 | 39.0% | ±1,187 |
| Attached house (townhouse, rowhouse) | 3,864 | 3.8% | ±521 |
| Duplex (2 units) | 1,527 | 1.5% | ±279 |
| 3–4 units | 6,253 | 6.1% | ±711 |
| 5–9 units | 9,952 | 9.7% | ±921 |
| 10–19 units | 15,225 | 14.9% | ±1,261 |
| 20–49 units | 10,195 | 9.9% | ±957 |
| 50 or more units | 13,864 | 13.5% | ±881 |
| Mobile home | 1,686 | 1.6% | ±407 |
Margins of error are the Census Bureau’s 90% intervals; small categories in small cities are rough.
The data underneath this Irving page
| Measure | Irving | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 50 | 24 | 26 more |
| Built before 1980 | 36% | 18% | 17 pts higher |
| Renter-occupied | 62% | 38% | 23 pts higher |
| NFIP flood claims (area ZIPs) | 196 | 127 | 69 more |
| Owner-occupied | 38% | 62% | 23 pts lower |
| Median home value | $315,600 | $381,000 | 17% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irving | 196 | 50 | 20 | 36% | 62% |
| Carrollton 10.0 mi | 115 | 48 | 14 | 26% | 41% |
| Grand Prairie 12.7 mi | 347 | 24 | 20 | 31% | 41% |
| Lewisville 13.3 mi | 127 | 33 | 14 | 14% | 54% |
| Arlington 14.1 mi | 1,037 | 29 | 19 | 33% | 46% |
| Flower Mound 15.0 mi | 49 | 22 | 14 | 5% | 18% |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year | Outside high-risk zones |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75063 | 5 | $175,368 | 2011 (2) | 5 of 5 |
| 75060 | 91 | $567,081 | 1995 (23) | 27 of 86 |
| 75061 | 67 | $1,226,467 | 2018 (12) | 24 of 62 |
| 75062 | 24 | $77,785 | 1995 (5) | 9 of 23 |
| 75038 | 9 | $117,162 | 1980 (3) | 5 of 6 |
| 75039 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| Month | Claims |
|---|---|
| January | 5 |
| February | 9 |
| March | 7 |
| April | 10 |
| May | 79 |
| June | 14 |
| July | 10 |
| August | 2 |
| September | 28 |
| October | 24 |
| November | 1 |
| December | 7 |
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | Flash Flood | 4.9 mi |
| Aug 31, 2025 | Flash Flood | 3.6 mi |
| Aug 30, 2025 | Flash Flood | 3.7 mi |
| Aug 30, 2025 | Flash Flood | 9.1 mi |
| Jul 12, 2025 | Flash Flood | 8.8 mi |
| Jul 12, 2025 | Flash Flood | 7.6 mi |
| Jul 12, 2025 | Flash Flood | 9.0 mi |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Flash Flood | 3.9 mi |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Irving's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 75063 | 29% | 97% |
| 75060 | 18% | 99% |
| 75061 | 17% | 100% |
| 75062 | 16% | 99% |
| 75038 | 11% | 100% |
| 75039 | 8% | 100% |
water damage questions from Irving homeowners
Do I need flood insurance in Irving?
Homeowners policies exclude outside floodwater[9], and Irving-area ZIPs have 38 NFIP claims in just the last ten years[1].
Which Irving ZIP codes do these crews cover?
75063, 75060, 75061, 75062, 75038, and 75039[7], in Dallas County. Nearby pages: Carrollton (10.0 mi), Grand Prairie (12.7 mi), and Lewisville (13.3 mi)[4].
Which Irving ZIP code has the most flood claims?
75060, with 91 NFIP claims and $567,081 paid[1].
When was the last flood report near Irving?
Nov 20, 2025: a flash flood report 4.9 miles from the city center[5].
A lot of Irving homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for plumbing fixtures and water heater work?
36% of Irving's housing units were built before 1980, 11.1% before 1960[2] — the 3rd-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 Irving. Who arranges the repair?
62% of occupied Irving homes are rented[2], the 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.