Water damage restoration · Redmond, Washington
Water damage restoration in Redmond, WA
Burst pipe, failed water heater, or storm water? Redmond-area ZIPs: 17 flood claims since 1986[1]; 26% of homes built before 1980[2]. Request help from local restoration crews. Redmond, in King County — ZIP 98052, counts 82,506 residents (2025 estimate)[3].
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Redmond at a glance for water damage
- Population (2025 est.)
- 82,506[3]+12.6% since 2020
- County
- King[3]
- Land area
- 16.6 sq mi[4]
- Flood-insurance (NFIP) claims, local ZIPs
- 17 since 1986[1]$128,625 paid across 9 claims · ZIP 98052
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 3[5]2016–2025 · latest Dec 5, 2023
- Federal disaster declarations incl. flooding, King Co.
- 11[6]of 18 total declarations
- Homes built before 1980
- 26%[2]the 3rd-lowest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 57%[2]2020–2024
What the local data means for water damage in Redmond
Redmond is one of the fastest-growing Seattle-metro suburbs tracked here: 82,506 people (2025 estimate), up 12.6% since 2020[3]. On the map that's 16.6 square miles holding 4,972 residents per square mile, the 3rd densest of the suburbs here; it sits entirely in King County, with ZIP code 98052[4].
Redmond mixes 27% 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.
One ZIP code covers the whole city: 98052[7].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Kirkland (4.3 mi W), Bellevue (5.9 mi S) and Sammamish (6.8 mi SE)[4].
17 flood-insurance claims have come from Redmond-area ZIP codes (98052) since 1986, and $128,625 has been paid on them (about $14,292 per paid claim)[1]. 2020 was the worst year, with 4 claims. That is the 2nd-fewest of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover; for comparison, Kirkland (29), Bellevue (77), and Sammamish (27). Most jobs here start inside the house. Of the 17 claims rated in a flood zone, 5 were in FEMA's high-risk areas (zones A or V) and 12 outside them (zones B, C or X)[1][8] — flooding here is not only a high-risk-zone problem.
By month of loss, Redmond-area flood claims cluster in January (3), February (4), and December (4) — 11 of 17 dated claims[1].
Within 10 miles of central Redmond, weather observers filed 3 flood, flash-flood or heavy-rain reports in 2016–2025[5]. Countywide: 11 flood declarations since 2000, latest Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4906, 2025)[6]. Nearby: Kirkland (3), Bellevue (3), and Sammamish (1).
26% of Redmond's 35,104 housing units predate 1980[2] — the 3rd-lowest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover (Kirkland (44%), Bellevue (47%), and Sammamish (13%)). In newer houses, check fittings, washer hoses and the water-heater pan first — and any builder warranty.
57% of Redmond households rent[2]: tenants should report leaks to the landlord in writing, with photos.
Out of the 15 suburbs on this site, Redmond has the most flood reports nearby (3, tied with 3 other suburbs)[5], the highest renter share (57%)[2], the 2nd-fewest NFIP flood claims (17)[1], and the 3rd-lowest pre-1980 housing share (26%)[2].
How a leak spreads inside a wall
Give a leak time and it travels — outward across the floor, upward into drywall by capillary action.
Get water damage help in Redmond
Requests go to Water damage restoration contractors serving the Redmond area — ZIP code 98052.
Before you pick up the phone: what a restoration crew does first
Shared walls and ceilings: Redmond homes by building type
63%[2] of Redmond's homes share walls, floors or ceilings with a neighbour (multi-unit buildings alone: 55%, the highest multi-unit share of the 15 Seattle-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: 9,568 of 35,104 housing units[2].
| Building type | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached house | 12,738 | 36.3% | ±652 |
| Attached house (townhouse, rowhouse) | 2,714 | 7.7% | ±412 |
| Duplex (2 units) | 316 | 0.9% | ±164 |
| 3–4 units | 2,642 | 7.5% | ±378 |
| 5–9 units | 2,555 | 7.3% | ±447 |
| 10–19 units | 2,071 | 5.9% | ±411 |
| 20–49 units | 2,160 | 6.2% | ±396 |
| 50 or more units | 9,568 | 27.3% | ±655 |
| Mobile home | 325 | 0.9% | ±135 |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 15 | 0.0% | ±23 |
Margins of error are the Census Bureau’s 90% intervals; small categories in small cities are rough.
The Redmond numbers behind this page
| Measure | Redmond | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 3 | 1 | 2 more |
| Median home value | $1,167,800 | $686,900 | 70% higher |
| NFIP flood claims (area ZIPs) | 17 | 46 | 29 fewer |
| Built before 1980 | 26% | 39% | 13 pts lower |
| Renter-occupied | 57% | 45% | 12 pts higher |
| Owner-occupied | 43% | 55% | 12 pts lower |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1985 | 8 years newer |
Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Seattle-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | NFIP claims | Flood reports ≤10 mi | Built before 1980 | Renting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redmond | 17 | 3 | 26% | 57% |
| Kirkland 4.3 mi | 29 | 3 | 44% | 39% |
| Bellevue 5.9 mi | 77 | 3 | 47% | 48% |
| Sammamish 6.8 mi | 27 | 1 | 13% | 17% |
| Bothell 7.8 mi | 15 | 3 | 27% | 35% |
| Issaquah 9.7 mi | 243 | 1 | 17% | 43% |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year | Outside high-risk zones |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98052 | 17 | $128,625 | 2020 (4) | 12 of 17 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| Month | Claims |
|---|---|
| January | 3 |
| February | 4 |
| May | 1 |
| June | 1 |
| October | 1 |
| November | 3 |
| December | 4 |
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2023 | Heavy Rain | 6.8 mi |
| Dec 4, 2023 | Heavy Rain | 6.8 mi |
| Jan 12, 2021 | Flood | 6.3 mi |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Redmond's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 98052 | 90% | 73% |
Redmond water damage questions
Do I need flood insurance in Redmond?
Homeowners policies exclude outside floodwater[9], and Redmond-area ZIPs have 5 NFIP claims in just the last ten years[1].
Which Redmond ZIP codes do these crews cover?
98052[7], in King County. Nearby pages: Kirkland (4.3 mi), Bellevue (5.9 mi), and Sammamish (6.8 mi)[4].
When was the last flood report near Redmond?
Dec 5, 2023: a heavy rain report 6.8 miles from the city center[5].
My Redmond home is fairly new — could the plumbing fixtures and water heater still be under warranty?
Possibly: 27% of Redmond's housing units were built in 2010 or later[2], the highest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover. Check your closing paperwork for warranties before paying for a repair.
I rent in Redmond. Who arranges the repair?
57% of occupied Redmond homes are rented[2], the highest share of the 15 Seattle-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.