What is the flood risk for ZIP 22204?

ZIP 22204 (Arlington, VA) has a Medium flood risk rating. Virginia averages 155,000 water damage claims annually with an average claim value of $10,500.

How much does water damage restoration cost in ZIP 22204?

Typical restoration costs in the Arlington area (ZIP 22204) range from $3,500 to $20,000, at approximately $7–$25 per square foot depending on water category.

Water Risk Profile — ZIP 22204 (Arlington, VA)

Q: What are common water damage causes in Arlington?

Common causes in Arlington: Four Mile Run flash flooding in rapid storm events, Post-war plumbing failure (galvanized pipes, cast iron drains), Urban stormwater concentration from high impervious surfaces, Basement water infiltration during Hurricane Ida-type events, AC and plumbing failures in high-density apartment stock. Arlington County is a dense urban area directly across the Potomac River from Washington DC. Four Mile Run and Lubber Run are local waterways that can flash flood during heavy rain events. The county is highly urbanized with significant impervious surface coverage, leading to rapid stormwater runoff. Post-war garden apartments (1950s–1960s) and older Federal-style row houses have aging plumbing infrastructure. Arlington has among the highest real estate values in Virginia, making restoration costs per job among the highest in the state. Hurricane Ida remnants (2021) caused significant basement flooding throughout the DC metro area..

Flood Risk

Medium

Cost Range

$3,500–$20,000

Avg Response

36 min

NFIP

State participates

Local Climate & Risk Factors

Arlington County is a dense urban area directly across the Potomac River from Washington DC. Four Mile Run and Lubber Run are local waterways that can flash flood during heavy rain events. The county is highly urbanized with significant impervious surface coverage, leading to rapid stormwater runoff. Post-war garden apartments (1950s–1960s) and older Federal-style row houses have aging plumbing infrastructure. Arlington has among the highest real estate values in Virginia, making restoration costs per job among the highest in the state. Hurricane Ida remnants (2021) caused significant basement flooding throughout the DC metro area.

Flood-prone areas: Barcroft and Douglas Park near Four Mile Run have highest flood risk. Clarendon and Rosslyn are premium high-rise areas. Lyon Village and Old Glebe are single-family residential with older housing stock.

Insurance tip: Arlington homeowners with older plumbing should consider a home inspection — post-war galvanized pipe failures are not covered as sudden events if corrosion is pre-existing. Four Mile Run floodplain properties need NFIP flood insurance. Premium real estate means guaranteed replacement cost coverage is essential.

Water Category Cost Table — Arlington, VA

Extraction & drying cost per square foot by IICRC water category

Water Category	$/sq ft	500 sq ft est.
Category 1 — Clean Burst supply line, clean appliance overflow	$5.95–$15.2	$2,975–$7,600
Category 2 — Gray Dishwasher, washing machine, toilet bowl (no feces)	$15.2–$18.4	$7,600–$9,200
Category 3 — Black Sewage backup, floodwater, toilet overflow with feces	$21.6–$27.5	$10,800–$13,750

Estimates exclude reconstruction (drywall, flooring replacement). National benchmarks: Cat 1 $3.75–$4.25, Cat 2 $4.10–$6.50, Cat 3 $7–$7.50/sq ft — adjusted for Arlington market (7–25/sq ft range).

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