Water Damage Restoration in Killeen, TX
Killeen by the numbers: 36 flood report days from 2016 to 2025, 31 freezing nights a year, 6 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 Killeen
- 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.
Killeen Flood Record
NOAA has 82 flood and flash flood reports for Bell, Coryell and Lampasas counties from 2016 to 2025, on 36 separate days; April had the most.
At the Killeen 2.9 SSW gauge, May is the wettest month with 4.5 inches on average.
| Month | Flood report days | Normal precipitation (in) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 2.5 |
| February | 0 | 2.4 |
| March | 0 | 3.1 |
| April | 10 | 3 |
| May | 8 | 4.5 |
| June | 5 | 3.4 |
| July | 3 | 2.2 |
| August | 2 | 2.5 |
| September | 4 | 3.5 |
| October | 1 | 3.9 |
| November | 3 | 2.7 |
| December | 0 | 2.4 |
| County | Flood report days | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Bell County | 25 | 55 |
| Coryell County | 13 | 18 |
| Lampasas County | 7 | 9 |
Freezing Nights in Killeen
Killeen averages 31 nights a year at or below 32°F (Killeen station). About 3 of them drop to 20°F or colder. NOAA counted 10 winter storm, ice or extreme cold days in Bell, Coryell and Lampasas 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 Killeen
Bell, Coryell and Lampasas counties were named in 6 federal weather or fire declarations since 2016 (OpenFEMA).
Notable NOAA storm reports
- May 22, 2024: Thunderstorm wind, 100 mph gust (Bell County)A metal building system was destroyed near I-35 and Loop 363 by what likely was RFD type winds.
- April 9, 2024: Flash flood (Bell County)Emergency management reported multiple instances of flash flooding along Highway 317 from Temple to the McLennan County line; including impassable roads and at least one vehicle stranded in high water.
- April 12, 2022: Hail, 5.68 inch hail (Bell County)A social media picture indicated a 5.6+ inch diameter hail stone in Salado, TX. Swift actions were taken by NWS Fort Worth and the IBHS (Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety) to preserve and document this record hailstone.
- June 9, 2019: Tornado, EF2 (Coryell County)An isolated supercell thunderstorm produced an EF-2 tornado near the border separating extreme southern Coryell County from extreme eastern Lampasas County, Texas.
- April 29, 2016: Flood (Lampasas County)Late newspaper reports indicated emergency personnel rescued nine people for high water after several residences were flooded by rain and heavy rain over the past few days.
Federal disaster declarations
- July 6, 2025: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And FloodingFlood, FEMA DR-4879
- May 17, 2024: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And FloodingFlood, FEMA DR-4781
- February 19, 2021: Severe Winter StormsSevere Ice Storm, FEMA DR-4586
- February 14, 2021: Severe Winter StormSevere Ice Storm, FEMA EM-3554
- February 25, 2019: Severe Storms And FloodingFlood, FEMA DR-4416
- April 25, 2016: Severe Storms And FloodingFlood, FEMA DR-4269
Killeen Housing at a Glance
Census figures for the city of Killeen (American Community Survey, 2020 to 2024): 65,793 housing units, a median build year of 1996, 25% built before 1980, 12% before 1970, 50% 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 Killeen flood zones on FEMA's flood maps.
Restoration Cost Guide for Killeen
| 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 Killeen
The same 24/7 line covers the Killeen metro area, including:
- Killeen
- Temple
- Copperas Cove
- Harker Heights
- Belton
Other Texas city guides
Questions
When is the first freeze in Killeen?
The median first night at or below 32°F is November 17 and the median last is March 14 at the Killeen station (NOAA normals, 1991 to 2020).
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.