Water Damage Restoration in Greensboro, NC
Greensboro by the numbers: 67 flood report days from 2016 to 2025, 63 freezing nights a year, 12 federal disaster declarations since 2016. Below: first steps, the records, North Carolina insurance rules and costs.
Updated November 2, 2026
First Steps for Water in a Home in Greensboro
- Storm flooding: wait until the water stops rising and officials allow re-entry; wear boots and gloves (flooding steps).
- Stay clear of wet outlets and cords.
- Photograph the damage, then call your insurer.
How Often Greensboro Floods
Guilford, Randolph and Rockingham counties logged flooding on 67 days from 2016 to 2025 (133 NOAA reports), July most often.
At the Greensboro Wtp gauge, July is the wettest month with 5.8 inches on average.
Hurricanes, tropical storms or storm surge added 3 report days.
| Month | Flood report days | Normal precipitation (in) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 3.2 |
| February | 2 | 2.6 |
| March | 0 | 3.7 |
| April | 2 | 3.6 |
| May | 7 | 3.3 |
| June | 11 | 5.1 |
| July | 15 | 5.8 |
| August | 15 | 4.5 |
| September | 6 | 4.4 |
| October | 2 | 3.2 |
| November | 3 | 3.1 |
| December | 2 | 3.4 |
| County | Flood report days | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Guilford County | 40 | 66 |
| Rockingham County | 24 | 44 |
| Randolph County | 18 | 23 |
Freezing Nights in Greensboro
Greensboro averages 63 nights a year at or below 32°F (Greensboro Wtp station). About 10 of them drop to 20°F or colder. NOAA counted 14 winter storm, ice or extreme cold days in Guilford, Randolph and Rockingham counties 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 Greensboro
Guilford, Randolph and Rockingham counties were named in 12 federal weather or fire declarations since 2016 (OpenFEMA).
Notable NOAA storm reports
- March 16, 2025: Hail, 2 inch hail (Guilford County)Two inch hail was reported.
- October 29, 2020: Tropical storm (Guilford County)Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph resulted in scattered to numerous trees and power lines down across Guilford County, including some on homes.
- October 11, 2018: Thunderstorm wind, 81 mph gust (Rockingham County)A storm survey concluded that numerous trees were found uprooted and blown down in a generally southerly direction, with the damage occurring in a divergent pattern along a broken path.
- September 17, 2018: Flood (Randolph County)Torrential rainfall of 8 to 10 inches caused widespread flooding across the county. Additional rainfall upstream caused moderate flooding along the Deep River near Ramseur.
- April 15, 2018: Tornado, EF2 (Guilford County)The tornado initially touched down on the north side of I-40 near where Willow Road crosses I-40. Damage at this point consisted of snapped trees and was consistent with 90 mph wind speeds, or EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale.
Federal disaster declarations
- January 24, 2026: Severe Winter StormWinter Storm, FEMA EM-3637
- September 26, 2024: Hurricane HeleneTropical Storm, FEMA EM-3617
- August 6, 2024: Tropical Storm DebbyTropical Storm, FEMA EM-3608
- October 1, 2022: Hurricane IanHurricane, FEMA EM-3586
- August 2, 2020: Hurricane IsaiasHurricane, FEMA EM-3534
- May 8, 2020: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And FloodingSevere Storm, FEMA DR-4543
Greensboro Housing at a Glance
Census figures for the city of Greensboro (American Community Survey, 2020 to 2024): 135,665 housing units, a median build year of 1985, 43% built before 1980, 30% before 1970, 51% owner occupied.
North Carolina Insurance Rules for Water Claims
North Carolina insurers must affirm or deny coverage within a reasonable time after proof of loss statements are completed (N.C.G.S. 58-63-15).
Claim problems in North Carolina go to the North Carolina Department of Insurance.
Flood damage needs a separate flood policy, which typically starts 30 days after purchase (FloodSmart). Look up Greensboro flood zones on FEMA's flood maps.
Restoration Cost Guide for Greensboro
| 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.
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Questions
When is the first freeze in Greensboro?
The median first night at or below 32°F is November 4 and the median last is April 1 at the Greensboro Wtp 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, N.C.G.S. 58-63-15, EPA mold guide.