Flood risk, local cost data, climate factors, and insurance context for your ZIP code.
Flood Risk
High
Cost Range
$1,500–$8,000
Avg Response
48 min
NFIP
State participates
St. Johns River basin creates inland flooding risk miles from coast; one of the largest cities by land area in U.S. creates long response windows
Flood-prone areas: San Marco, Ortega, and Riverside areas near the St. Johns River are frequently flooded
Extraction & drying cost per square foot by IICRC water category
| Water Category | $/sq ft |
|---|---|
| Category 1 — Clean Burst supply line, clean appliance overflow | $2.55–$6.65 |
| Category 2 — Gray Dishwasher, washing machine, toilet bowl (no feces) | $6.65–$8.05 |
| Category 3 — Black Sewage backup, floodwater, toilet overflow with feces | $9.45–$12.1 |
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 Jacksonville market (3–11/sq ft range).
