Water Damage Help Across Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Broken Arrow is one of the largest cities in the Tulsa metro and spans two counties: most of the city is in Tulsa County, while the eastern side extends into Wagoner County. Homes range from older houses near the historic downtown to newer subdivisions on the south and east sides.

Water damage here tends to come from the same sources as anywhere else, such as plumbing failures and appliance leaks, plus a few that are more tied to local weather: severe spring storms, heavy rain, and occasional hard winter freezes.

Weather-related water damage in Broken Arrow

• Severe thunderstorms and hail are a regular part of spring in northeast Oklahoma. Hail and wind damage to roofs can lead to ceiling leaks and storm water damage.
• Heavy rain can overwhelm yard and street drainage and send runoff toward foundations, garages, and door thresholds.
• Hard freezes don't happen every winter, but when an arctic cold snap arrives, burst pipes can follow. The February 2021 winter storm is a recent example.
• Creek and river flooding can affect low-lying areas near waterways. In May 2019, the city declared an emergency and urged voluntary evacuations in part of south Broken Arrow near the Arkansas River. See south Broken Arrow.

Who provides your water, sewer, and power

Depending on your address, water and sewer service may come from the City of Broken Arrow's utilities department or from a rural water district. Your bill shows which. Electric service in much of the city is provided by PSO (Public Service Company of Oklahoma), and natural gas by Oklahoma Natural Gas. Save their numbers; you may need them if water damage involves the meter, a public sewer line, electrical hazards, or a gas smell.

Check your flood risk

Flood zones are mapped by FEMA and administered locally. You can look up your address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center, and the City of Broken Arrow's Stormwater and Floodplain Management division handles local floodplain questions. Being outside a mapped flood zone doesn't mean a property can't flood; heavy rain and poor drainage cause damage outside mapped areas too.

Areas covered in this guide

• ZIP 74012: central Broken Arrow in Tulsa County
• Rose District: the historic downtown along Main Street
• South Broken Arrow: creeks, floodplain areas, and newer subdivisions
• East Broken Arrow: the Wagoner County side of the city

Most relevant services here

• Storm Water DamageSpring storms and hail can damage roofs and bring rain inside.
• Burst Pipe CleanupOccasional hard freezes can burst pipes in exterior walls, attics, and garages.
• Flood CleanupLow-lying areas near creeks and the Arkansas River can flood in prolonged heavy rain.
• Water Damage RestorationThe full process for any significant water loss.

Official local resources

• City of Broken Arrow (opens in a new tab)Official city website. Look for Stormwater & Floodplain Management and Utilities.
• FEMA Flood Map Service Center (opens in a new tab)Search your address to see mapped flood zones.
• FloodSmart.gov (NFIP) (opens in a new tab)Official National Flood Insurance Program information.
• Oklahoma Insurance Department (opens in a new tab)Consumer help with insurance questions and complaints.

These are official government resources. This site is not affiliated with them.