Davie is a Broward County town of roughly 35 square miles, known for its ranches, horse trails and Western-style buildings as much as for its university campuses. It grew fastest between 1970 and 1990, rising from fewer than 6,000 residents to a sizable suburb, and today it is home to more than 100,000 people.
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The C-11 basin, the S-9 pumps and Davie's flood history
According to the town's flood hazard page, most of Davie drains through the C-11 West basin into the C-11 canal, also called the South New River or Griffin Road canal. West of Nob Hill Road, water in that canal is pumped by the South Florida Water Management District's S-9 station into the Everglades. That basin also contains most of the town's land that is mapped as a special flood hazard area.
Hurricane Irene in 1999 caused widespread flooding, after which the town identified 13 drainage problem areas and began capital improvements. Broward County has since appeared in FEMA declarations for Wilma (2005), Irma (2017), Ian and Nicole (2022), Milton (2024) and a 2023 event involving severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.
Leaks and water problems around the house
Because so much of the town's growth happened between 1970 and 1990, plenty of homes have plumbing, water heaters and roofs that are no longer new. Typical calls involve slab leaks, failed supply hoses, AC condensate overflows and roof leaks after heavy downpours. Barns, stables and outbuildings on larger lots can also take on water.
For water damage restoration in Davie, ask contractors how they find water trapped under tile or in wall cavities. Quick water extraction limits how far moisture spreads into drywall and cabinets.
Federal disaster declarations that included Broward County
FEMA records show Broward County was included in 13 major disaster declarations for weather or fire events from 2000 through 2026 (11 hurricane, 1 flood, 1 severe storm, by FEMA incident type). Declarations are made at the county level, so they do not mean every neighborhood in Davie was affected. The most recent:
- 2024 – Hurricane Milton (DR-4834)
- 2023 – Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4709)
- 2022 – Hurricane Nicole (DR-4680)
- 2022 – Hurricane Ian (DR-4673)
- 2019 – Hurricane Dorian (DR-4468)
- 2017 – Hurricane Irma (DR-4337)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries, retrieved 2026-10-10. Counts include major disaster (DR) declarations with hurricane, flood, severe storm, tropical storm, fire, tornado, coastal storm, winter or ice storm, mudslide and dam/levee incident types.
Water, fire or storm damage in Davie?
Call (866) 937-3230 and tell us what happened at your Davie property.
Fire, smoke and soot in a humid setting
After a fire, soot and smoke odor spread well beyond the burned area, and water from firefighting adds to the cleanup. In a hot, humid climate, that moisture can feed mold if drying is delayed.
Contractors offering smoke damage cleanup commonly remove debris, clean residue with methods suited to each surface and deodorize. If a barn or workshop burned, ask whether the contractor handles outbuildings and stored equipment.
Flood and storm cleanup on low, flat ground
With elevations around 7 feet, Davie depends on canals and pumps to move rainwater. When heavy rain falls faster than the system can carry it away, yards, roads and ground floors can flood. Floodwater is treated as contaminated, so wet carpet and lower drywall are usually removed.
Providers of flood cleanup and hurricane damage cleanup may extract water, cut out damaged materials, tarp roofs and haul debris. Ask for photos and moisture readings at each stage.
Mold risk after flooding or leaks
Hot, humid summers let mold grow quickly on damp drywall, baseboards and stored items in garages and barns. Getting materials dry within a day or two is the main defense.
EPA guidance recommends professional remediation for areas over about 10 square feet. A mold remediation contractor should explain how they will contain the space and correct the moisture source.
What to do first in Davie
- Call 911 for fire, injuries, a gas smell or electrical hazards.
- Sign up for town emergency alerts and review the Local Flood Hazard Information page.
- Do not walk through floodwater; it can hide hazards and contamination.
- Photograph damage and keep records before anything is thrown away.
- Check with your insurer; coverage depends on your policy, and flood insurance is typically separate.
Neighborhoods and nearby communities
Nearby communities with their own pages (straight-line distance from Davie):
- Cooper City · 2 mi
- Pembroke Pines · 4 mi
- Plantation · 5 mi
- Miramar · 5 mi
- Lauderhill · 5 mi
- Dania Beach · 6 mi
Davie restoration FAQs
Is my Davie home likely to be in a flood zone?
The town says most of Davie's land in a FEMA special flood hazard area sits within the C-11 West basin, which covers most of the town. Flood insurance rate maps and FEMA publications are available at the Davie-Cooper City Library. Your insurance agent can also confirm your zone.
Where does stormwater in Davie go?
Most of it flows into the C-11 canal, also known as the South New River or Griffin Road canal. West of Nob Hill Road, the South Florida Water Management District's S-9 pump station moves that water into the Everglades.
Can you find a contractor for a horse property or barn?
We try to connect callers with independent contractors that serve their address, including rural properties. Mention outbuildings when you call (866) 937-3230 so we can look for a provider that handles them.
Has Davie flooded badly before?
Yes. Hurricane Irene in 1999 caused widespread flooding, and the town later identified 13 drainage problem areas for improvement. Broward County was also part of a 2023 federal declaration for severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.
Restoration guides
- Flood Cleanup
- Hurricane Damage Cleanup
- Water Damage Restoration
- Water Extraction
- Smoke Damage Cleanup
- Mold Remediation