Water Damage Restoration in Little Rock, AR
Little Rock by the numbers: 144 flood report days from 2016 to 2025, 50 freezing nights a year, 12 federal disaster declarations since 2016. Below: first steps, the records, Arkansas insurance rules and costs.
Updated November 2, 2026
First Steps for Water in a Home in Little Rock
- Burst pipe: shut the main water valve, then open the lowest faucet to drain the lines (burst pipe steps).
- Stay clear of wet outlets and cords.
- Photograph the damage, then call your insurer.
How Often Little Rock Floods
The 6 counties of the Little Rock metro area logged flooding on 144 days from 2016 to 2025 (358 NOAA reports), May most often.
At the Little Rock 2.2 N gauge, May is the wettest month with 5.7 inches on average.
Hurricanes, tropical storms or storm surge added 1 report day.
| Month | Flood report days | Normal precipitation (in) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11 | 3.6 |
| February | 20 | 4.2 |
| March | 14 | 5.1 |
| April | 20 | 5.3 |
| May | 26 | 5.7 |
| June | 18 | 3.8 |
| July | 12 | 3.8 |
| August | 7 | 2.9 |
| September | 5 | 3.5 |
| October | 3 | 4.6 |
| November | 2 | 4.9 |
| December | 6 | 5.2 |
| County | Flood report days | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | 68 | 136 |
| Perry County | 59 | 60 |
| Saline County | 44 | 62 |
| Faulkner County | 24 | 44 |
| Lonoke County | 20 | 38 |
| Grant County | 12 | 18 |
Freezing Nights in Little Rock
Little Rock averages 50 nights a year at or below 32°F (Little Rock Airport Adams Field station). About 6 of them drop to 20°F or colder. NOAA counted 15 winter storm, ice or extreme cold days in the 6 counties of the Little Rock metro area from 2016 to 2025.
Unheated crawl spaces, attics and garages freeze first (Red Cross); keep the heat at 55°F or more (IBHS).
Storms and Disasters in Little Rock
The 6 counties of the Little Rock metro area were named in 12 federal weather or fire declarations since 2016 (OpenFEMA).
Notable NOAA storm reports
- June 14, 2023: Hail, 4 inch hail (Grant County)Baseball and softball sized hail fell east of Landers on Country Club Road.
- March 31, 2023: Tornado, EF3 (Pulaski County)This tornado started just southwest of the Colonel Glenn and Marsh Road intersection in Martindale, west of Marsh road, uprooting trees and ripping a portion of a roof off an outbuilding.
- August 27, 2020: Tropical storm (Lonoke County)Lots of trees were down across the county. Fourteen trees were down and power lines also with most of those reports. Trees were across roads in Ward, Austin, and Greystone. A privacy fence was also blown over.
- June 1, 2019: Flood (Faulkner County)Heavy rain and upstream reservoir releases led to flooding on the Arkansas River at Toad Suck. The record crest was 285.40 feet on 6/04/19.
- March 24, 2017: Thunderstorm wind, 96 mph gust (Pulaski County)Large sections of a roof were ripped off from a home on Barrett Road in Western Pulaski County.
Federal disaster declarations
- January 24, 2026: Severe Winter StormWinter Storm, FEMA EM-3636
- May 21, 2025: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And FloodingFlood, FEMA DR-4873
- April 5, 2025: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And FloodingSevere Storm, FEMA EM-3627
- November 14, 2023: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And TornadoesSevere Storm, FEMA DR-4748
- April 4, 2023: Severe Winter StormWinter Storm, FEMA DR-4700
- April 2, 2023: Severe Storms And TornadoesSevere Storm, FEMA DR-4698
- August 27, 2020: Hurricane LauraHurricane, FEMA EM-3541
- July 10, 2020: Severe Storms And Straight-Line WindsTornado, FEMA DR-4556
Little Rock Housing at a Glance
Census figures for the city of Little Rock (American Community Survey, 2020 to 2024): 99,643 housing units, a median build year of 1978, 53% built before 1980, 36% before 1970, 54% owner occupied.
Arkansas Insurance Rules for Water Claims
Arkansas insurers must tell a first-party claimant whether a claim is accepted or denied within 15 working days after receiving properly executed proofs of loss (23 CAR 15-107).
Claim problems in Arkansas go to the Arkansas Insurance Department.
Flood damage needs a separate flood policy, which typically starts 30 days after purchase (FloodSmart). Look up Little Rock flood zones on FEMA's flood maps.
Restoration Cost Guide for Little Rock
| Typical range (national) | Cost |
|---|---|
| Most jobs | $1,305 to $5,707 |
| Sewage, per sq ft | $7 to $7.50 |
| Average insurer payout, water or freeze claim | $15,400 |
Sources: Bob Vila, May 2023; III, 2019 to 2023.
Areas Served Around Little Rock
The same 24/7 line covers the Little Rock metro area, including:
- Little Rock
- Conway
- North Little Rock
- Benton
- Sherwood
- Jacksonville
- Cabot
- Bryant
- Maumelle
Other Arkansas city guides
Questions
When is the first freeze in Little Rock?
The median first night at or below 32°F is November 10 and the median last is March 21 at the Little Rock Airport Adams Field station (NOAA normals, 1991 to 2020).
How fast does mold start?
Dry wet materials within 24 to 48 hours (EPA).
Sources: NOAA Storm Events, NOAA normals, OpenFEMA, Census ACS, 23 CAR 15-107, EPA mold guide.