Water damage restoration · Edmond, Oklahoma
Water damage restoration in Edmond, OK
Burst pipe, failed water heater, or storm water? Edmond-area ZIPs: 123 flood claims since 1978[1]; 26% of homes built before 1980[2]. Request help from local restoration crews. Edmond, in Oklahoma County — ZIPs 73034, 73007, 73013, 73003, counts 100,479 residents (2025 estimate)[3].
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Edmond at a glance for water damage
- Population (2025 est.)
- 100,479[3]+6.4% since 2020
- County
- Oklahoma[3]
- Land area
- 84.4 sq mi[4]
- Flood-insurance (NFIP) claims, local ZIPs
- 123 since 1978[1]$2,869,208 paid across 73 claims · ZIP 73034, 73007, 73013, 73003
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 34[5]2016–2025 · latest Jul 12, 2025
- Winter-storm & freeze days, oklahoma zone
- 29[5]2016–2025; hard freezes burst pipes
- Federal disaster declarations incl. flooding, Oklahoma Co.
- 10[6]of 43 total declarations
- Homes built before 1980
- 26%[2]the 3rd-lowest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 30%[2]2020–2024
What the local data means for water damage in Edmond
Edmond counts 100,479 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 6.4% since 2020[3]. On the map that's 84.4 square miles holding 1,190 residents per square mile, the 6th densest of the suburbs here; it sits entirely in Oklahoma County, with ZIP codes 73034, 73007, 73013, 73003[4].
Edmond mixes 21% of homes built since 2010 and 26% 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 Edmond — 73034 (39% of the city's land), 73007 (23% of the city's land), 73013 (13% of the city's land), 73003 (9% of the city's land)[7].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Guthrie (14.0 mi N), Midwest City (15.0 mi S) and Choctaw (15.3 mi SE)[4].
123 flood-insurance claims have come from Edmond-area ZIP codes (73034, 73007, 73013, 73003) since 1978, and $2,869,208 has been paid on them (about $39,304 per paid claim)[1]. 2010 was the worst year, with 33 claims. That is the 4th-most of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover; for comparison, Guthrie (426), Midwest City (107), and Choctaw (33). Outside water is a real part of the picture here. Of the 118 claims rated in a flood zone, 37 were in FEMA's high-risk areas (zones A or V) and 80 outside them (zones B, C or X), with 1 in undetermined zone D[1][8] — flooding here is not only a high-risk-zone problem.
By month of loss, Edmond-area flood claims cluster in May (22), June (53), and July (10) — 85 of 123 dated claims[1].
Within 10 miles of central Edmond, weather observers filed 34 flood, flash-flood or heavy-rain reports in 2016–2025 (28 flash floods)[5]. Countywide: 10 flood declarations since 2000, latest Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4862, 2024)[6]. Nearby: Guthrie (4), Midwest City (48), and Choctaw (15).
26% of Edmond's 39,841 housing units predate 1980[2] — the 3rd-lowest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover (Guthrie (69%), Midwest City (60%), and Choctaw (46%)). In newer houses, check fittings, washer hoses and the water-heater pan first — and any builder warranty.
Freeze days in the oklahoma zone: 29 in 2016–2025, latest Dec 1, 2025[5]. Nearby: Guthrie (18), Midwest City (29), and Choctaw (29).
70% of Edmond households own their home[2], so most claims and rebuilds here are coordinated by the owner.
Out of the 14 suburbs on this site, Edmond has the highest median home value ($351,400)[2], the 3rd-lowest pre-1980 housing share (26%)[2], and the 3rd-newest housing (by median year built) (1993)[2].
How a leak spreads inside a wall
Leaked water spreads outward and wicks up drywall the longer it runs.
Edmond storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Edmond, 2016–2025: 28 flash-flood reports and 6 flood reports[5]. Peak: spread out; April, June, and July held 59%. Busiest year 2018 (8); 1 of 10 years had none. Busiest month September 2018 (5). Latest: flash-flood report, Jul 12, 2025, 4.9 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood | Heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr | 6 | 1 | – | 7 |
| May | 3 | 1 | – | 4 |
| Jun | 5 | 2 | – | 7 |
| Jul | 5 | 1 | – | 6 |
| Aug | 5 | – | – | 5 |
| Sep | 4 | 1 | – | 5 |
Finding water damage help around Edmond
Requests go to Water damage restoration contractors serving the Edmond area — ZIP codes 73034, 73007, 73013, 73003.
Before you pick up the phone: what a restoration crew does first
Shared walls and ceilings: Edmond homes by building type
With 78%[2] of homes detached, most Edmond water-damage jobs stay inside one house — the owner's policy and the owner's call.
After detached houses, the biggest group is attached house (townhouse, rowhouse): 1,712 of 39,841 housing units[2].
| Building type | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached house | 31,148 | 78.2% | ±728 |
| Attached house (townhouse, rowhouse) | 1,712 | 4.3% | ±364 |
| Duplex (2 units) | 757 | 1.9% | ±291 |
| 3–4 units | 1,001 | 2.5% | ±234 |
| 5–9 units | 1,017 | 2.6% | ±273 |
| 10–19 units | 1,447 | 3.6% | ±332 |
| 20–49 units | 516 | 1.3% | ±153 |
| 50 or more units | 1,494 | 3.7% | ±313 |
| Mobile home | 729 | 1.8% | ±228 |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 20 | 0.1% | ±23 |
Margins of error are the Census Bureau’s 90% intervals; small categories in small cities are rough.
The data underneath this Edmond page
| Measure | Edmond | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $351,400 | $201,700 | 74% higher |
| Built before 1980 | 26% | 49% | 23 pts lower |
| NFIP flood claims (area ZIPs) | 123 | 96 | 28 more |
| Renter-occupied | 30% | 33% | 4 pts lower |
| Owner-occupied | 70% | 67% | 4 pts higher |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 34 | 35 | 1 fewer |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1981 | 12 years newer |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | NFIP claims | Flood reports ≤10 mi | Freeze days | Built before 1980 | Renting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmond | 123 | 34 | 29 | 26% | 30% |
| Guthrie 14.0 mi | 426 | 4 | 18 | 69% | 35% |
| Midwest City 15.0 mi | 107 | 48 | 29 | 60% | 42% |
| Choctaw 15.3 mi | 33 | 15 | 29 | 46% | 12% |
| Del City 15.7 mi | 87 | 79 | 29 | 84% | 44% |
| Bethany 17.3 mi | 12 | 77 | 29 | 84% | 47% |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year | Outside high-risk zones |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73034 | 63 | $978,305 | 2010 (15) | 48 of 60 |
| 73007 | 7 | $169,601 | 2010 (6) | 1 of 7 |
| 73013 | 48 | $1,710,663 | 2010 (10) | 27 of 46 |
| 73003 | 5 | $10,639 | 2010 (2) | 4 of 5 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2010 | 33 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| Month | Claims |
|---|---|
| January | 3 |
| March | 3 |
| April | 9 |
| May | 22 |
| June | 53 |
| July | 10 |
| August | 4 |
| September | 7 |
| October | 8 |
| November | 3 |
| December | 1 |
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2025 | Flash Flood | 2.6 mi |
| Jul 12, 2025 | Flash Flood | 4.9 mi |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Flood | 9.7 mi |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Flash Flood | 4.7 mi |
| Aug 11, 2024 | Flash Flood | 7.3 mi |
| Jul 9, 2023 | Flash Flood | 7.9 mi |
| Jun 5, 2022 | Flash Flood | 6.6 mi |
| Jul 1, 2021 | Flood | 6.3 mi |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Edmond's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 73034 | 39% | 64% |
| 73007 | 23% | 51% |
| 73013 | 13% | 34% |
| 73003 | 9% | 100% |
water damage questions from Edmond homeowners
Do I need flood insurance in Edmond?
Homeowners policies exclude outside floodwater[9], and Edmond-area ZIPs have 8 NFIP claims in just the last ten years[1].
Which Edmond ZIP codes do these crews cover?
73034, 73007, 73013, and 73003[7], in Oklahoma County. Nearby pages: Guthrie (14.0 mi), Midwest City (15.0 mi), and Choctaw (15.3 mi)[4].
Which Edmond ZIP code has the most flood claims?
73034, with 63 NFIP claims and $978,305 paid[1].
When was the last flood report near Edmond?
Jul 12, 2025: a flash flood report 2.6 miles from the city center[5].
My Edmond home is fairly new — could the plumbing fixtures and water heater still be under warranty?
Possibly: 21% of Edmond's housing units were built in 2010 or later[2], the 3rd-highest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–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.