Water Damage Restoration in Ogden, UT

First Steps for Water in a Home in Ogden

• 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.

Ogden Flood Record

NOAA has 10 flood and flash flood reports for Davis, Morgan and Weber counties from 2016 to 2025, on 7 separate days; May had the most.

At the Ogden Pioneer Ph gauge, May is the wettest month with 2.6 inches on average.

Freezing Nights in Ogden

Ogden averages 117 nights a year at or below 32°F (Ogden Pioneer Ph station). About 36 of them drop to 20°F or colder. NOAA counted 90 winter storm, ice or extreme cold days in Davis, Morgan and Weber 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 Ogden

Davis, Morgan and Weber counties were named in 5 federal weather or fire declarations since 2016 (OpenFEMA).

Notable NOAA storm reports

• April 12, 2023: Flood (Davis County)A new development on Orchard Ridge Lane in Kaysville experienced drainage issues, which resulted in significant flooding opening up a sinkhole. Entire driveways collapsed into the sinkhole along with dumpsters and construction debris.
• September 2, 2021: Tornado, EF1 (Davis County)A tornado first touched down in North Salt Lake at Redwood Road and 900 W around 628 PM MDT. The tornado moved to the northeast through a mix of industrial and residential areas.
• August 1, 2021: Flash flood (Davis County)Flash flooding was reported on the Bountiful Bench, with water flowing through a home.
• June 7, 2020: Hail, 1.75 inch hail (Weber County)Hail estimated to be golf ball-sized hail was reported by broadcast media.
• September 22, 2016: Thunderstorm wind, 101 mph gust (Weber County)The Ogden Peak sensor recorded a maximum wind gust of 101 mph, with speeds significantly increased by a passing severe thunderstorm.

Federal disaster declarations

• August 9, 2026: Rocky Canyon FireFire, FEMA FM-5665
• December 23, 2023: FloodingFlood, FEMA DR-4752
• January 12, 2021: Straight-Line WindsSevere Storm, FEMA DR-4578
• August 30, 2019: Gun Range FireFire, FEMA FM-5292
• September 5, 2017: Uintah FireFire, FEMA FM-5206

Ogden Housing at a Glance

Census figures for the city of Ogden (American Community Survey, 2020 to 2024): 36,061 housing units, a median build year of 1966, 66% built before 1980, 55% before 1970, 61% owner occupied.

Utah Insurance Help for Water Claims

Claim problems in Utah go to the Utah Insurance Department.

Flood damage needs a separate flood policy, which typically starts 30 days after purchase (FloodSmart). Look up Ogden flood zones on FEMA's flood maps.

Restoration Cost Guide for Ogden

Sources: Bob Vila, May 2023; III, 2019 to 2023.

Areas Served Around Ogden

The same 24/7 line covers the Ogden metro area, including:

• Ogden
• Layton
• Bountiful
• Syracuse
• Roy
• Clearfield
• Kaysville
• Farmington
• West Haven
• Clinton
• North Salt Lake
• North Ogden

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Questions

When is the first freeze in Ogden?

The median first night at or below 32°F is October 23 and the median last is April 21 at the Ogden Pioneer Ph station (NOAA normals, 1991 to 2020).

How fast does mold start?

Dry wet materials within 24 to 48 hours (EPA).