Water Damage Restoration in Stockton, CA
Stockton by the numbers: 28 flood report days from 2016 to 2025, 25 freezing nights a year, 5 federal disaster declarations since 2016. Below: first steps, the records, California insurance rules and costs.
Updated November 2, 2026
First Steps for Water in a Home in Stockton
- 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 Stockton Floods
San Joaquin County logged flooding on 28 days from 2016 to 2025 (40 NOAA reports), January most often.
At the Stockton Fire Station 4 gauge, January is the wettest month with 3.6 inches on average.
| Month | Flood report days | Normal precipitation (in) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8 | 3.6 |
| February | 7 | 3.1 |
| March | 4 | 2.4 |
| April | 1 | 1.5 |
| May | 2 | 0.6 |
| June | 0 | 0.1 |
| July | 0 | 0 |
| August | 0 | 0 |
| September | 0 | 0.1 |
| October | 0 | 1 |
| November | 2 | 1.8 |
| December | 4 | 3.2 |
Freezing Nights in Stockton
Stockton averages 25 nights a year at or below 32°F (Stockton Fire Station 4 station). NOAA counted 9 winter storm, ice or extreme cold days in San Joaquin County 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 Stockton
San Joaquin County was named in 5 federal weather or fire declarations since 2016 (OpenFEMA).
Notable NOAA storm reports
- April 10, 2026: Hail, 1 inch hail (San Joaquin County)Public reported 1 inch hail with severe thunderstorms, relayed by broadcast media.
- January 10, 2023: Thunderstorm wind, 70 mph gust (San Joaquin County)Thunderstorm wind caused damage to metal roofing and siding on a hay barn, with the time estimated from radar.
- January 1, 2023: Flood (San Joaquin County)San Joaquin County completed a preliminary estimate of damage from flooding.
- April 21, 2022: Tornado, EFU (San Joaquin County)A brief, weak EF-U tornado touched down in a field with no reports of damage or injury. Video evidence received from trained weather spotter. Peak wind unknown with a width of less than 50 feet and path length of less than 100 feet.
- February 20, 2017: Flash flood (San Joaquin County)A levee breach 5-10 feet wide occurred along the San Joaquin River, 6 miles south of Lathrop. An evacuation was ordered by San Joaquin OES for south of Woodward Ave., west of Union Rd., and north of Mortensen.
Federal disaster declarations
- April 3, 2023: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And MudslidesSevere Storm, FEMA DR-4699
- March 10, 2023: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And MudslidesFlood, FEMA EM-3592
- January 14, 2023: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And MudslidesFlood, FEMA DR-4683
- January 9, 2023: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And MudslidesFlood, FEMA EM-3591
- April 1, 2017: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And MudslidesFlood, FEMA DR-4308
Stockton Housing at a Glance
Census figures for the city of Stockton (American Community Survey, 2020 to 2024): 105,162 housing units, a median build year of 1980, 51% built before 1980, 32% before 1970, 54% owner occupied.
California Insurance Rules for Water Claims
California insurers must acknowledge a claim notice within 15 calendar days unless they pay in that time (California Department of Insurance, property claims adjusting guide (2026)).
Claim problems in California go to the California Department of Insurance.
Flood damage needs a separate flood policy, which typically starts 30 days after purchase (FloodSmart). Look up Stockton flood zones on FEMA's flood maps.
Restoration Cost Guide for Stockton
| 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 Stockton
The same 24/7 line covers the Stockton metro area, including:
- Stockton
- Tracy
- Manteca
- Lodi
- Lathrop
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Questions
When is the first freeze in Stockton?
The median first night at or below 32°F is December 8 and the median last is February 5 at the Stockton Fire Station 4 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, California Department of Insurance, property claims adjusting guide (2026), EPA mold guide.