This southern Broward County city sits about 22 miles north of Miami at an elevation listed as zero feet. It grew from dairy farmland into one of the county's largest cities, with population roughly doubling between 1990 and 2000, and much of the newer construction west of I-75 went up after Hurricane Andrew.
Call (866) 937-3230 and Fire & Water Energy will try to connect you with an independent restoration contractor that serves Pembroke Pines. We're a referral service with no crews or equipment of our own, and every provider sets its own schedule and rates. Our how it works page and referral disclosure cover the specifics.
Hurricane winds and Everglades-edge rainfall
The climate is tropical monsoon: hot, wet summers and warm, dry winters. About 62 inches of rain falls in an average year, with the heaviest totals from June through October. Hurricane Irene in 1999 dropped up to 16 inches across the city and around 19 inches in the western communities of Chapel Trail and Silver Lakes.
Wind has been just as damaging. Katrina passed directly overhead as a Category 1 in 2005, downing trees and power lines. Two months later, Wilma's eye tracked about 20 miles north, producing sustained winds of 92 mph and a 101 mph gust; most of the city lost power for days and schools stayed closed for two weeks. A 2017 study cited by Wikipedia ranked Pembroke Pines third among U.S. cities most vulnerable to coastal flooding, with about 116,000 residents in FEMA's coastal floodplain. Broward County's FEMA declarations also cover Irma (2017), Dorian (2019), Ian and Nicole (2022), the April 2023 storms and flooding, and Milton (2024).
Common indoor leaks in older and newer Pines homes
The city's housing spans decades. One of the first houses went up in 1956, while West Pines consists mostly of subdivisions built after Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Older houses may have original supply lines, water heaters or cast-iron drains reaching the end of their service life, while newer homes see plenty of failed washer hoses, fridge lines and clogged AC condensate drains.
For water damage restoration in Pembroke Pines, expect a contractor to find the source, remove standing water and measure how far moisture spread before deciding what to cut out. See water extraction for how standing water is usually removed.
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 Pembroke Pines 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 Pembroke Pines?
Call (866) 937-3230 and tell us what happened at your Pembroke Pines property.
Getting smoke and soot out of a house
Fires that start in a kitchen, garage or electrical panel can leave soot on every surface in the home and odor in the HVAC system. Water from firefighting soaks drywall and flooring at the same time.
A fire restoration contractor typically removes burned materials, cleans soot using techniques suited to each surface and runs deodorization equipment. Our fire damage cleanup and smoke odor removal pages have more detail.
Standing water, fallen trees and storm cleanup
On this flat terrain, heavy tropical rain can pond in yards and streets and then creep under doors. Storm winds bring down trees and limbs, as happened in Chapel Trail and Silver Lakes during Katrina, which can break roofs and let rain in. Water from outside is treated as contaminated, so wet carpet, padding and lower drywall are usually removed.
Learn about storm damage cleanup and flood cleanup before you hire anyone, and ask for a written scope of work.
Mold prevention when the power is out
After Wilma, much of the city went days without electricity, which also means days without air conditioning or dehumidification. In South Florida heat, wet drywall and cabinets can start growing mold before power returns.
EPA guidance recommends professional cleanup for mold affecting more than about 10 square feet. A mold remediation contractor should explain containment, removal and how they'll confirm the moisture problem has been resolved.
Safety checklist for Pembroke Pines families
- Dial 911 for a fire, an injury, gas odor or a downed power line.
- Avoid wading through flooded areas; water can hide electrical hazards and debris.
- Sign up for ALERT Broward through Broward County Emergency Management before hurricane season starts on June 1.
- Take photos and video of every damaged area and keep receipts.
- Contact your insurer or agent to learn what your policy includes; flood coverage is usually separate.
Neighborhoods and nearby communities
Areas in and around Pembroke Pines that callers often mention include:
- Chapel Trail
- Silver Lakes
- West Pines
- Pembroke Lakes
Nearby communities with their own pages (straight-line distance from Pembroke Pines):
- Miramar · 1 mi
- Davie · 4 mi
- Miami Gardens · 4 mi
- Hollywood · 5 mi
- Cooper City · 5 mi
- Hallandale Beach · 5 mi
Pembroke Pines restoration FAQs
Is Pembroke Pines really at risk of coastal flooding?
A 2017 study cited on Wikipedia ranked the city third among U.S. cities most vulnerable to coastal flooding, with about 116,000 residents in FEMA's coastal floodplain. Check your own property's flood zone and talk with your agent about flood coverage.
Which part of the city has been hit hardest by storms?
Wikipedia notes that Chapel Trail and Silver Lakes in the west received about 19 inches of rain during Hurricane Irene in 1999 and saw downed trees and power lines during Katrina in 2005. Every part of the city can be affected, though.
Is my 1960s or 1970s home more likely to have plumbing leaks?
Older homes can have original pipes, drains and fixtures nearing the end of their life. If you notice slow leaks, stains or musty smells, have the plumbing checked and dry any wet materials quickly to avoid mold.
Do you refer contractors in Miramar, Davie or Cooper City?
We try to connect people across southern Broward, including Miramar, Davie, Cooper City and Hollywood, with independent restoration firms. Service areas are set by each company. Call (866) 937-3230 to ask.
Restoration guides
- Water Damage Restoration
- Storm Damage Cleanup
- Flood Cleanup
- Water Extraction
- Mold Remediation
- Fire Damage Cleanup