Water Damage Restoration in Overland Park, KS
Overland Park by the numbers: 35 flood report days from 2016 to 2025, 98 freezing nights a year, 8 federal disaster declarations since 2016. Below: first steps, the records, Kansas insurance help and costs.
Updated October 31, 2026
First Steps for Water in a Home in Overland Park
- 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.
Overland Park Flood Record
NOAA has 72 flood and flash flood reports for the 5 Kansas counties of the Overland Park metro area from 2016 to 2025, on 35 separate days; May had the most.
At the Overland Park 3.3 S gauge, May is the wettest month with 5.5 inches on average.
| Month | Flood report days | Normal precipitation (in) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 1.3 |
| February | 0 | 1.7 |
| March | 0 | 2.5 |
| April | 4 | 4.3 |
| May | 10 | 5.5 |
| June | 4 | 5.2 |
| July | 5 | 4.8 |
| August | 6 | 4.3 |
| September | 4 | 4 |
| October | 2 | 3.3 |
| November | 0 | 2.1 |
| December | 0 | 1.7 |
| County | Flood report days | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Leavenworth County | 19 | 26 |
| Johnson County | 13 | 20 |
| Miami County | 9 | 12 |
| Wyandotte County | 9 | 10 |
| Linn County | 2 | 4 |
Freezing Nights in Overland Park
Overland Park averages 98 nights a year at or below 32°F (Olathe 3E station). About 35 of them drop to 20°F or colder. NOAA counted 16 winter storm, ice or extreme cold days in the 5 Kansas counties of the Overland Park 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 Overland Park
The 5 Kansas counties of the Overland Park metro area were named in 8 federal weather or fire declarations since 2016 (OpenFEMA).
Notable NOAA storm reports
- April 15, 2026: Hail, 4 inch hail (Miami County)Softball sized hail (4 inch) reported on north side of Paola.
- April 13, 2026: Tornado, EF2 (Miami County)
- July 17, 2025: Flash flood (Johnson County)Multiple vehicles in water. Flooding reported on second story of home.
- July 14, 2023: Thunderstorm wind, 89 mph gust (Johnson County)Peak wind gust of 89 mph was recorded on a personal weather station just west of the intersection of Highway 7 and 83rd Street.
- May 28, 2019: Tornado, EF4 (Leavenworth County)This tornado is a continuation of the tornado that formed in Douglas County and crossed the Kansas River into Leavenworth County. As the tornado crossed the Kansas River it became very strong and wide.
Federal disaster declarations
- December 19, 2025: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And FloodingSevere Storm, FEMA DR-4897
- August 20, 2024: Severe Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And FloodingSevere Storm, FEMA DR-4811
- July 15, 2024: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And FloodingSevere Storm, FEMA DR-4800
- October 26, 2023: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And FloodingSevere Storm, FEMA DR-4747
- February 17, 2022: Severe Storms And Straight Line WindsSevere Storm, FEMA DR-4640
- June 20, 2019: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,Landslides,And MudslidesSevere Storm, FEMA DR-4449
Overland Park Housing at a Glance
Census figures for the city of Overland Park (American Community Survey, 2020 to 2024): 89,079 housing units, a median build year of 1989, 34% built before 1980, 23% before 1970, 61% owner occupied.
Kansas Insurance Help for Water Claims
Claim problems in Kansas go to the Kansas Insurance Department.
Flood damage needs a separate flood policy, which typically starts 30 days after purchase (FloodSmart). Look up Overland Park flood zones on FEMA's flood maps.
Restoration Cost Guide for Overland Park
| 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 Overland Park
The same 24/7 line covers the Overland Park metro area, including:
- Overland Park
- Kansas City
- Olathe
- Shawnee
- Lenexa
- Leavenworth
- Leawood
- Gardner
- Prairie Village
Other Kansas city guides
Questions
When is the first freeze in Overland Park?
The median first night at or below 32°F is October 29 and the median last is April 10 at the Olathe 3E 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, EPA mold guide.