Water Damage Restoration in Corpus Christi, TX
Corpus Christi by the numbers: 66 flood report days from 2016 to 2025, 7 federal disaster declarations since 2016. Below: first steps, the records, Texas insurance rules and costs.
Updated November 2, 2026
First Steps for Water in a Home in Corpus Christi
- 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 Corpus Christi Floods
Aransas, Nueces and San Patricio counties logged flooding on 66 days from 2016 to 2025 (218 NOAA reports), May most often.
At the Port Aransas 11 SSW gauge, September is the wettest month with 5.5 inches on average.
Hurricanes, tropical storms or storm surge added 6 report days.
| Month | Flood report days | Normal precipitation (in) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 2 |
| February | 0 | 1.6 |
| March | 3 | 2.2 |
| April | 2 | 2.1 |
| May | 13 | 4.4 |
| June | 10 | 3.8 |
| July | 6 | 2.8 |
| August | 5 | 1.9 |
| September | 10 | 5.5 |
| October | 13 | 3.6 |
| November | 3 | 2.4 |
| December | 0 | 1.9 |
| County | Flood report days | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Nueces County | 55 | 143 |
| San Patricio County | 22 | 44 |
| Aransas County | 20 | 31 |
Storms and Disasters in Corpus Christi
Aransas, Nueces and San Patricio counties were named in 7 federal weather or fire declarations since 2016 (OpenFEMA).
Notable NOAA storm reports
- November 1, 2025: Hail, 3 inch hail (Nueces County)This is the estimated hail size from the Mustang Island State Park EM.
- May 8, 2025: Thunderstorm wind, 115 mph gust (Nueces County)NWS Storm Survey estimates 115 mph winds with MCS.
- March 29, 2018: Tornado, EF0 (Aransas County)Tornado touched down on Belaire Drive removing the roof from one home with debris blown into another home across the street. Several power poles were snapped.
- August 25, 2017: Hurricane (Aransas County)Widespread major damage occurred across the county with a few areas having catastrophic damage.
- May 30, 2016: Tornado, EF0 (San Patricio County)Storm survey concluded a weak EF-0 tornado occurred on the southwest side of the city of Taft. The tornado touched down at the intersection of Wilburn and Mexico Streets and traveled east for about six tenths of a mile.
Federal disaster declarations
- March 4, 2025: Welder FireFire, FEMA FM-5552
- July 9, 2024: Hurricane BerylHurricane, FEMA DR-4798
- February 19, 2021: Severe Winter StormsSevere Ice Storm, FEMA DR-4586
- February 14, 2021: Severe Winter StormSevere Ice Storm, FEMA EM-3554
- August 24, 2020: Tropical Storms Marco And LauraHurricane, FEMA EM-3540
- July 26, 2020: Hurricane HannaHurricane, FEMA EM-3530
Corpus Christi Housing at a Glance
Census figures for the city of Corpus Christi (American Community Survey, 2020 to 2024): 136,279 housing units, a median build year of 1982, 46% built before 1980, 33% before 1970, 58% owner occupied.
Texas Insurance Rules for Water Claims
Texas law gives an insurer 15 business days to confirm it received a claim and, once it has what it needs, 15 business days to decide whether to pay, extendable by 45 days with a reason (Texas Department of Insurance, claim deadlines).
Claim problems in Texas go to the Texas Department of Insurance.
Flood damage needs a separate flood policy, which typically starts 30 days after purchase (FloodSmart). Look up Corpus Christi flood zones on FEMA's flood maps.
Restoration Cost Guide for Corpus Christi
| 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
Does Texas license mold assessment or remediation?
Yes. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation licenses mold assessment and mold remediation, and its rules require contractors doing that work to be licensed (TDLR, mold assessors and remediators FAQ).
How fast does mold start?
Dry wet materials within 24 to 48 hours (EPA).
Sources: NOAA Storm Events, NOAA normals, OpenFEMA, Census ACS, Texas Department of Insurance, claim deadlines, TDLR, mold assessors and remediators FAQ, EPA mold guide.