Water Damage Restoration in Akron, OH
Akron by the numbers: 14 flood report days from 2016 to 2025, 118 freezing nights a year. Below: first steps, the records, Ohio insurance rules and costs.
Updated November 2, 2026
First Steps for Water in a Home in Akron
- 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.
Akron Flood Record
NOAA has 32 flood and flash flood reports for Portage and Summit counties from 2016 to 2025, on 14 separate days; June had the most.
At the Akron Fulton International Airport gauge, June is the wettest month with 3.7 inches on average.
| Month | Flood report days | Normal precipitation (in) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 1.8 |
| February | 1 | 1.5 |
| March | 0 | 2.5 |
| April | 0 | 2.8 |
| May | 1 | 3.6 |
| June | 4 | 3.7 |
| July | 3 | 3.7 |
| August | 3 | 3 |
| September | 1 | 3.2 |
| October | 0 | 2.5 |
| November | 0 | 2.3 |
| December | 0 | 2 |
| County | Flood report days | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Portage County | 10 | 11 |
| Summit County | 6 | 21 |
Freezing Nights in Akron
Akron averages 118 nights a year at or below 32°F (Akron Fulton International Airport station). About 44 of them drop to 20°F or colder. NOAA counted 14 winter storm, ice or extreme cold days in Portage and Summit 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 Akron
Notable NOAA storm reports
- April 17, 2024: Tornado, EF1 (Portage County)An EF1 tornado with estimated peak winds of 110 mph occurred in Windham. The tornado began near the intersection of OH Route 303 and Stanley Road.
- April 7, 2020: Tornado, EF1 (Summit County)An EF1 tornado began at a baseball diamond complex along Yonkers Road, about 0.25 miles northwest of Newton Park in Barberton.
- March 28, 2020: Hail, 2.5 inch hail (Summit County)Social media report with picture of tennis ball-size hail about two miles north of downtown Akron.
- June 17, 2019: Flash flood (Summit County)Pigeon Creek flooded homes near Springfield and Knox avenues in northwest Akron and Copley Township. Pigeon Creek inundated near 100 year, or 1 percent recurrence flood levels on the 17th.
- November 5, 2017: Thunderstorm wind, 105 mph gust (Portage County)Thunderstorm downburst winds in excess of 100 mph caused extensive damage across northern Portage County. A 105 mph wind gust was measured by an automated sensor in Aurora.
Akron Housing at a Glance
Census figures for the city of Akron (American Community Survey, 2020 to 2024): 93,741 housing units, a median build year of 1954, 83% built before 1980, 73% before 1970, 51% owner occupied.
Ohio Insurance Rules for Water Claims
Ohio insurers must acknowledge a claim within 15 days of receiving notice (Ohio Adm. Code 3901-1-54).
Claim problems in Ohio go to the Ohio Department of Insurance.
Flood damage needs a separate flood policy, which typically starts 30 days after purchase (FloodSmart). Look up Akron flood zones on FEMA's flood maps.
Restoration Cost Guide for Akron
| 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 Akron
The same 24/7 line covers the Akron metro area, including:
- Akron
- Cuyahoga Falls
- Stow
- Kent
- Green
- Barberton
- Hudson
- Twinsburg
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Questions
When is the first freeze in Akron?
The median first night at or below 32°F is October 28 and the median last is April 24 at the Akron Fulton International Airport 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, Ohio Adm. Code 3901-1-54, EPA mold guide.