Water Risk Profile — ZIP 75028
Flood risk, local cost data, climate factors, and insurance context for your ZIP code.
Flood Risk
Low
Cost Range
$1,700–$9,500
Avg Response
35 min
NFIP
State participates
Local Climate & Risk Factors
Plano, Texas faces a diverse water damage risk profile shaped by the state's massive geographic range: East Texas receives 50+ inches of annual rainfall and faces flooding from Sabine, Neches, and Trinity River corridors; Central Texas faces flash flooding from intense hill country thunderstorms on impermeable limestone geology; Gulf Coast properties face hurricane season storm surge and flooding; and all of Texas experienced the catastrophic 2021 Winter Storm Uri pipe burst epidemic when temperatures dropped below 0°F statewide in buildings without freeze-resistant design. Texas Prompt Payment Act (Art. 542A) requires insurers to acknowledge claims within 15 days and pay within 5 days of acceptance — strong enforcement provisions with 18% interest on late payments.
Flood-prone areas: Areas near Spring Creek and Prairie Creek flood corridors have higher storm water risk
Water Category Cost Table — Plano, TX
Extraction & drying cost per square foot by IICRC water category
| Water Category | $/sq ft |
|---|---|
| Category 1 — Clean Burst supply line, clean appliance overflow | $2.76–$7.72 |
| Category 2 — Gray Dishwasher, washing machine, toilet bowl (no feces) | $7.72–$9.34 |
| Category 3 — Black Sewage backup, floodwater, toilet overflow with feces | $10.97–$14.3 |
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 Plano market (3.25–13/sq ft range).