Water Damage Restoration in Provo, UT
Provo by the numbers: 18 flood report days from 2016 to 2025, 111 freezing nights a year, 6 federal disaster declarations since 2016. Below: first steps, the records, Utah insurance help and costs.
Updated October 31, 2026
First Steps for Water in a Home in Provo
- 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.
How Often Provo Floods
Juab and Utah counties logged flooding on 18 days from 2016 to 2025 (19 NOAA reports), August most often.
At the Provo BYU gauge, May is the wettest month with 2 inches on average.
| Month | Flood report days | Normal precipitation (in) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 2 |
| February | 0 | 1.6 |
| March | 1 | 1.6 |
| April | 1 | 1.9 |
| May | 2 | 2 |
| June | 1 | 0.9 |
| July | 5 | 0.5 |
| August | 7 | 0.7 |
| September | 0 | 1.2 |
| October | 1 | 1.6 |
| November | 0 | 1.4 |
| December | 0 | 1.8 |
| County | Flood report days | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Utah County | 17 | 18 |
| Juab County | 1 | 1 |
Freezing Nights in Provo
Provo averages 111 nights a year at or below 32°F (Provo BYU station). About 30 of them drop to 20°F or colder. NOAA counted 124 winter storm, ice or extreme cold days in Juab and Utah 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 Provo
Juab and Utah counties were named in 6 federal weather or fire declarations since 2016 (OpenFEMA).
Notable NOAA storm reports
- August 27, 2025: Flash flood (Utah County)A debris flow out of the Buckley Draw burn scar brought flash flooding to several homes, a church, and closed down portions of Nevada Avenue and Slate Canyon Drive.
- July 1, 2025: Thunderstorm wind, 87 mph gust (Utah County)Broadcast media report of a large uprooted spruce tree with root ball crushing two cars in a driveway. Wind gusts the result of a microburst.
- August 13, 2024: Hail, 1.75 inch hail (Utah County)Social media photos showed hail from 1-1.75 inches in diameter at Orem and Lindon.
- July 13, 2021: Tornado, EFU (Juab County)LANDSPOUT. Public video showed a landspout tornado associated with a rain shower near Mona.
- July 19, 2017: Flash flood (Utah County)Heavy rain caused widespread street and residential flooding in Salem, with 139 homes damaged.
Federal disaster declarations
- June 27, 2026: Cherry FireFire, FEMA FM-5641
- June 21, 2026: Iron FireFire, FEMA FM-5639
- December 23, 2023: FloodingFlood, FEMA DR-4752
- September 7, 2020: Ether Hollow FireFire, FEMA FM-5353
- June 28, 2020: Knolls FireFire, FEMA FM-5318
- September 21, 2018: Bald Mountain FireFire, FEMA FM-5277
Provo Housing at a Glance
Census figures for the city of Provo (American Community Survey, 2020 to 2024): 35,944 housing units, a median build year of 1983, 46% built before 1980, 29% before 1970, 39% 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 Provo flood zones on FEMA's flood maps.
Restoration Cost Guide for Provo
| 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 Provo
The same 24/7 line covers the Provo metro area, including:
- Provo
- Orem
- Lehi
- Eagle Mountain
- Saratoga Springs
- Spanish Fork
- American Fork
- Pleasant Grove
- Springville
- Payson
- Highland
Other Utah city guides
Questions
When is the first freeze in Provo?
The median first night at or below 32°F is October 21 and the median last is April 18 at the Provo BYU 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, EPA mold guide.