Flood risk, local cost data, climate factors, and insurance context for your ZIP code.
Flood Risk
Medium
Cost Range
$2,300–$13,000
Avg Response
38 min
NFIP
State participates
Arlington sits between Dallas and Fort Worth in the Trinity River watershed. Johnson Creek and Village Creek are local waterways that overflow during heavy rain events — the city has extensive flood buyout programs in their corridors. Expansive clay soils shift dramatically with moisture changes, causing foundation movement and plumbing stress. Severe spring hailstorms cause significant roof damage leading to ceiling water infiltration. Winter ice storms (2021 Uri being the most severe) cause catastrophic pipe burst failures across North Texas.
Flood-prone areas: Pantego and southeast Arlington near Village Creek are highest flood risk. Dalworthington Gardens and north Arlington are on higher ground. DFW Airport corridor has commercial construction stock with different risk profiles.
Extraction & drying cost per square foot by IICRC water category
| Water Category | $/sq ft |
|---|---|
| Category 1 — Clean Burst supply line, clean appliance overflow | $3.82–$10.21 |
| Category 2 — Gray Dishwasher, washing machine, toilet bowl (no feces) | $10.21–$12.36 |
| Category 3 — Black Sewage backup, floodwater, toilet overflow with feces | $14.51–$18.7 |
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 (4.5–17/sq ft range).
