Water Damage Restoration in Ohio

Quick answer: for water damage anywhere in Ohio, stop the water at the main shutoff, keep clear of wet electrics and call (888) 555-0142. The call is free and connects you with a local restoration company.

Ohio has been included in 22 federal disaster declarations for severe storms, flooding or hurricanes since 2000, most recently Severe Storms, Flooding, and Landslides in April 2019 (FEMA DR-4424), and 2 for winter storms and freezing. Most water damage, though, starts inside: a supply line, a water heater, a washing machine hose or a toilet. The table ranks the 17 Ohio cities we cover by population, with each city's score on our Water Damage Risk Index.

City	Population	Homes built before 1980	Freezing nights a year	Risk score
Columbus	938,396	50%	113	60/100
Cleveland	363,608	85%	92	57/100
Cincinnati	314,367	80%	102	64/100
Toledo	263,423	84%	118	57/100
Akron	189,691	83%	118	58/100
Dayton	136,688	85%	107	63/100
Parma	78,581	89%	111	64/100
Canton	69,001	88%	120	64/100
Lorain	65,366	80%	115	58/100
Hamilton	64,644	78%	115	60/100
Youngstown	58,832	90%	127	64/100
Springfield	58,281	84%	126	64/100
Kettering	57,396	86%	107	63/100
Elyria	53,634	75%	115	59/100
Middletown	52,146	74%	120	60/100
Newark	51,473	71%	129	68/100
Cuyahoga Falls	50,975	71%	133	60/100

Sources: Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2025) and ACS 2020-2024, NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals, OpenFEMA. Method: editorial policy and data.

Water damage in Ohio?

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Water damage in Ohio: common questions

Which Ohio cities do you cover?

This page lists the 17 Ohio cities we have local pages for. The phone line takes calls from anywhere in Ohio; tell the call taker your ZIP code and you will be connected with a restoration company that serves it, where one is available.

Does homeowners insurance in Ohio cover water damage?

Standard homeowners policies generally cover sudden and accidental water damage such as a burst pipe, and exclude flooding from outside and long-term leaks. Ohio has had 22 federal disaster declarations for storms, floods or hurricanes since 2000, so it is worth checking whether you also need flood insurance.

How much does water damage restoration cost in Ohio?

HomeAdvisor's 2026 national data puts most jobs at $1,383 to $6,369 (average $3,868), or roughly $3.50 to $7.50 per square foot for drying. Local labor costs, the type of water and the materials affected move the final number.