Water damage restoration · League City, Texas
Water damage restoration in League City, TX
Burst pipe, failed water heater, or storm water? League City-area ZIPs: 19,518 flood claims since 1978[1]; 14% of homes built before 1980[2]. Request help from local restoration crews. League City, in Galveston County and Harris County — ZIPs 77573, 77511, 77539, 77565, counts 119,905 residents (2025 estimate)[3].
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League City at a glance for water damage
- Population (2025 est.)
- 119,905[3]+4.9% since 2020
- County
- Galveston / Harris[3]city spans more than one county
- Land area
- 51.4 sq mi[4]
- Flood-insurance (NFIP) claims, local ZIPs
- 19,518 since 1978[1]$846,867,326 paid across 16,370 claims · ZIP 77573, 77511, 77539, 77565
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 32[5]2016–2025 · latest Jun 12, 2025
- Winter-storm & freeze days, galveston zone
- 1[5]2016–2025; hard freezes burst pipes
- Federal disaster declarations incl. flooding, Galveston Co.
- 1[6]of 22 total declarations
- Homes built before 1980
- 14%[2]the 3rd-lowest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 25%[2]2020–2024
What League City's numbers say about water damage
League City counts 119,905 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 4.9% since 2020[3]. The city spans 51.4 square miles at 2,335 residents per square mile (the 5th densest) and spans Galveston County and Harris County, served by ZIP codes 77573, 77511, 77539, 77565[4].
League City mixes 27% of homes built since 2010 and 14% 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.
League City is split across 4 ZIP codes: 77573 (58% of the city's land), 77511 (19% of the city's land), 77539 (14% of the city's land), 77565 (2% of the city's land)[7].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Friendswood (5.6 mi W), Pasadena (11.7 mi N) and La Porte (12.8 mi N)[4].
19,518 flood-insurance claims have come from League City-area ZIP codes (77573, 77511, 77539, 77565) since 1978, and $846,867,326 has been paid on them (about $51,733 per paid claim)[1]. 2017 was the worst year, with 5,465 claims. That is the 2nd-most of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover; for comparison, Friendswood (6,059), Pasadena (13,636), and La Porte (4,801). Outside water is a real part of the picture here. Of the 19,487 claims rated in a flood zone, 9,475 were in FEMA's high-risk areas (zones A or V) and 9,948 outside them (zones B, C or X), with 64 in undetermined zone D[1][8] — flooding here is not only a high-risk-zone problem.
By month of loss, League City-area flood claims cluster in July (3,208), August (8,414), and September (4,918) — 16,540 of 19,518 dated claims[1].
Within 10 miles of central League City, weather observers filed 32 flood, flash-flood or heavy-rain reports in 2016–2025 (30 flash floods)[5]. Countywide: 1 flood declaration since 2000, latest Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding (DR-4245, 2015)[6]. Nearby: Friendswood (30), Pasadena (25), and La Porte (18).
14% of League City's 44,942 housing units predate 1980[2] — the 3rd-lowest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover (Friendswood (30%), Pasadena (57%), and La Porte (42%)). In newer houses, check fittings, washer hoses and the water-heater pan first — and any builder warranty.
Freeze days in the galveston zone: 1 in 2016–2025, latest Dec 8, 2017[5]. Nearby: Friendswood (1), Pasadena (4), and La Porte (4).
75% of League City households own their home[2], so most claims and rebuilds here are coordinated by the owner.
Out of the 15 suburbs on this site, League City has the most flood reports nearby (32)[5], the 2nd-most NFIP flood claims (19,518)[1], the 2nd-newest housing (by median year built) (2003, tied with Pearland and Katy)[2], and the 3rd-lowest pre-1980 housing share (14%)[2].
How a leak spreads inside a wall
Leaked water spreads outward and wicks up drywall the longer it runs.
League City storm calendar
Within 10 miles of League City, 2016–2025: 30 flash-flood reports, 1 flood report, and 1 heavy-rain report[5]. Peak: spread out; May, August, and September held 56%. Busiest year 2017 (9). Busiest month August 2017 (7). Latest: flood report, Jun 12, 2025, 3.3 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood | Heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| Apr | 2 | – | – | 2 |
| May | 5 | – | – | 5 |
| Jun | 2 | 1 | – | 3 |
| Jul | 1 | – | 1 | 2 |
| Aug | 8 | – | – | 8 |
| Sep | 5 | – | – | 5 |
| Oct | 2 | – | – | 2 |
| Dec | 4 | – | – | 4 |
Finding water damage help around League City
Requests go to Water damage restoration contractors serving the League City area — ZIP codes 77573, 77511, 77539, 77565.
Before you call: what a restoration crew does first
Shared walls and ceilings: League City homes by building type
With 77%[2] of homes detached, most League City water-damage jobs stay inside one house — the owner's policy and the owner's call.
After detached houses, the biggest group is 50 or more units: 3,651 of 44,942 housing units[2].
| Building type | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached house | 34,671 | 77.1% | ±842 |
| Attached house (townhouse, rowhouse) | 892 | 2.0% | ±230 |
| Duplex (2 units) | 57 | 0.1% | ±66 |
| 3–4 units | 699 | 1.6% | ±276 |
| 5–9 units | 940 | 2.1% | ±296 |
| 10–19 units | 2,058 | 4.6% | ±508 |
| 20–49 units | 1,380 | 3.1% | ±425 |
| 50 or more units | 3,651 | 8.1% | ±557 |
| Mobile home | 571 | 1.3% | ±234 |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 23 | 0.1% | ±30 |
Margins of error are the Census Bureau’s 90% intervals; small categories in small cities are rough.
The data underneath this League City page
| Measure | League City | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| NFIP flood claims (area ZIPs) | 19,518 | 4,628 | 14,890 more |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 32 | 15 | 17 more |
| Built before 1980 | 14% | 28% | 14 pts lower |
| Renter-occupied | 25% | 43% | 18 pts lower |
| Owner-occupied | 75% | 57% | 18 pts higher |
| Median home value | $360,000 | $311,400 | 16% higher |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1993 | 10 years newer |
Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Houston-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | NFIP claims | Flood reports ≤10 mi | Freeze days | Built before 1980 | Renting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League City | 19,518 | 32 | 1 | 14% | 25% |
| Friendswood 5.6 mi | 6,059 | 30 | 1 | 30% | 23% |
| Pasadena 11.7 mi | 13,636 | 25 | 4 | 57% | 46% |
| La Porte 12.8 mi | 4,801 | 18 | 4 | 42% | 29% |
| Texas City 13.6 mi | 12,018 | 12 | 1 | 44% | 43% |
| Pearland 13.6 mi | 5,580 | 17 | 1 | 11% | 24% |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year | Outside high-risk zones |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77573 | 4,382 | $198,374,810 | 2017 (1683) | 3,581 of 4,381 |
| 77511 | 3,655 | $104,487,721 | 1979 (1364) | 2,172 of 3,637 |
| 77539 | 8,375 | $456,582,559 | 2017 (2597) | 3,772 of 8,368 |
| 77565 | 3,106 | $87,422,236 | 2008 (982) | 423 of 3,101 |
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 | 10 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2024 | 149 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2021 | 78 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2019 | 38 |
| 2018 | 31 |
| 2017 | 5,465 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2015 | 81 |
| Month | Claims |
|---|---|
| January | 111 |
| February | 45 |
| March | 48 |
| April | 583 |
| May | 284 |
| June | 1,234 |
| July | 3,208 |
| August | 8,414 |
| September | 4,918 |
| October | 523 |
| November | 71 |
| December | 79 |
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2025 | Flood | 3.3 mi |
| Apr 29, 2024 | Flash Flood | 9.7 mi |
| Sep 15, 2023 | Flash Flood | 3.8 mi |
| Sep 15, 2023 | Flash Flood | 3.0 mi |
| Jun 8, 2023 | Flash Flood | 5.5 mi |
| Dec 30, 2022 | Flash Flood | 3.6 mi |
| Dec 29, 2022 | Flash Flood | 9.4 mi |
| Jun 4, 2021 | Flash Flood | 7.0 mi |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of League City's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 77573 | 58% | 100% |
| 77511 | 19% | 6% |
| 77539 | 14% | 15% |
| 77565 | 2% | 26% |
League City water damage questions
Do I need flood insurance in League City?
Homeowners policies exclude outside floodwater[9], and League City-area ZIPs have 5,827 NFIP claims in just the last ten years[1].
Which League City ZIP codes do these crews cover?
77573, 77511, 77539, and 77565[7], in Galveston County. Nearby pages: Friendswood (5.6 mi), Pasadena (11.7 mi), and La Porte (12.8 mi)[4].
Which League City ZIP code has the most flood claims?
77539, with 8,375 NFIP claims and $456,582,559 paid[1].
When was the last flood report near League City?
Jun 12, 2025: a flood report 3.3 miles from the city center[5].
My League City home is fairly new — could the plumbing fixtures and water heater still be under warranty?
Possibly: 27% of League City's housing units were built in 2010 or later[2], the 5th-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover. Check your closing paperwork for warranties before paying for a repair.
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.