This planned community stretches between SW 88th and SW 120th streets and from SW 137th to SW 177th avenues, roughly 18 miles southwest of downtown Miami. Its population jumped from about 11,000 in 1990 to more than 47,000 by 2000, so a large share of the homes, townhouses and condos here are now 25 years old or older. Elevation is only about 7 feet.
Fire & Water Energy works strictly as a referral line. Call (866) 937-3230 and we'll try to put you in touch with an independent restoration contractor serving The Hammocks and nearby Kendall West and Kendale Lakes. We don't perform repairs, and the provider sets its own availability and pricing. More on our process and referral disclosure.
Low ground, flash floods and hurricane season in west Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade County warns that low-lying areas face a higher flood risk and that flash floods can develop quickly, sometimes before rain is even visible where you are. At around 7 feet above sea level, The Hammocks fits that description.
The county treats June 1 through November 30 as hurricane season. FEMA disaster declarations covering Miami-Dade since 2000 include severe storms and flooding in 2000, Tropical Storm Bonnie and Hurricane Charley, Frances and Jeanne (2004), Katrina and Wilma (2005), Irma (2017), Ian and Nicole (2022) and Milton (2024).
Aging plumbing in 1990s-era homes and condos
Homes built during the 1990s boom are reaching the age when original water heaters, supply valves and drain lines start to fail. In townhouses and condos, a leak in one unit can travel into a neighbor's walls or ceiling.
AC systems run nearly all year here, and clogged condensate lines are a frequent cause of wet drywall. A contractor providing water extraction and structural drying should check adjoining rooms and units with moisture meters, not only the obvious wet spot.
Federal disaster declarations that included Miami-Dade County
FEMA records show Miami-Dade County was included in 11 major disaster declarations for weather or fire events from 2000 through 2026 (9 hurricane, 2 severe storm, by FEMA incident type). Declarations are made at the county level, so they do not mean every neighborhood in The Hammocks was affected. The most recent:
- 2024 – Hurricane Milton (DR-4834)
- 2022 – Hurricane Nicole (DR-4680)
- 2022 – Hurricane Ian (DR-4673)
- 2017 – Hurricane Irma (DR-4337)
- 2005 – Hurricane Wilma (DR-1609)
- 2005 – Hurricane Katrina (DR-1602)
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 The Hammocks?
Call (866) 937-3230 and tell us what happened at your The Hammocks property.
Kitchen fires and smoke in attached housing
In attached homes, smoke can move through shared attics and walls, so a fire in one unit may leave soot and odor next door. Cooking and electrical fires are the most common causes.
A firm offering smoke damage cleanup will typically clean walls and contents, deodorize, and check ducts. If you're in an association, notify management so common elements can be inspected too.
When streets flood and storms damage roofs
The county's flood guidance is blunt: six inches of moving water can knock you off your feet, so never walk or drive through it. Once water recedes, treat anything it touched as contaminated; soaked drywall, carpet and insulation usually have to go.
Search for flood cleanup or hurricane damage cleanup providers who can remove damaged materials, disinfect and dry, and who can tarp roofs if wind has opened them.
Mold after leaks in a hot, humid place
Warm, wet conditions let mold take hold quickly, often within a day or two on drywall and carpet backing. Closets and bathrooms with poor airflow are common trouble spots.
EPA guidance says areas larger than about 10 square feet are generally a job for professionals. A mold remediation contractor should contain the work area and correct whatever is causing the moisture.
Steps to take first in The Hammocks
- Call 911 for fire, injuries or a gas leak; if you smell gas, get out first.
- Report downed power lines to Florida Power & Light and stay well away from them.
- Sign up for Miami-Dade Alerts and review the county's flood preparedness guide; after a storm, the county takes damage reports through its Neighborhood Damage Assessment form.
- Photograph damage for insurance before cleanup starts.
- Call your insurer. Coverage depends on your policy, and flood damage usually needs separate flood coverage.
Neighborhoods and nearby communities
Nearby communities with their own pages (straight-line distance from The Hammocks):
- Kendall West · 2 mi
- Kendale Lakes · 3 mi
- Richmond West · 4 mi
- South Miami Heights · 6 mi
- Tamiami · 7 mi
- Kendall · 8 mi
The Hammocks restoration FAQs
Is flooding a real risk in The Hammocks?
Yes. The area sits about 7 feet above sea level, and Miami-Dade County notes that low-lying areas face higher flood risk. Check the county flood zone map for your address.
My condo ceiling is leaking from the unit above. What should I do?
Tell your neighbor and the association right away so the source can be shut off. Photograph the damage, protect belongings, and contact your insurer; responsibility between units depends on the association documents and policies.
Where do I report storm damage to Miami-Dade County?
The county accepts reports through its online Neighborhood Damage Assessment form after a disaster. That report is separate from your insurance claim, so do both.
Do you have a crew in Kendall or The Hammocks?
No. Fire & Water Energy has no crews anywhere. Call (866) 937-3230 and we'll try to connect you with an independent contractor that serves west Miami-Dade.
Restoration guides
- Water Extraction
- Structural Drying
- Flood Cleanup
- Hurricane Damage Cleanup
- Mold Remediation
- Smoke Damage Cleanup