Subdivisions such as Glenn Hills, Middleton Farm and Trueman Heights were platted in the 1940s, Westchester Estates added more than 400 houses in the 1950s, and the biggest wave of building came in the 1960s and 1970s once public water, sewer and the Capital Beltway arrived. Many of today's roughly 9,100 homes are now 50 to 80 years old.
Fire & Water Energy is a referral service that links callers with independent restoration contractors. Reach us at (866) 937-3230, and we will try to find a company working in Camp Springs; we can't promise one is free right away. Read how it works and our referral disclosure to see where our role ends.
Upland ground, but plenty of weather
At 266 feet with almost no surface water inside the CDP, Camp Springs is not a tidal-flood community. Its risks come from the humid subtropical pattern: heavy summer thunderstorms, tropical rain, winter snow and ice, and occasional deep freezes.
Prince George's County has been named in six FEMA major disaster declarations since 2000: Hurricane Isabel (2003), the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee (2011), Hurricane Sandy (2012) and winter storms in 2000, 2010 and 2016. Isabel left nearly 200,000 county residents without electricity, and when two large sewage treatment plants lost power, about 96 million gallons of sewage overflowed into local waterways.
Aging plumbing in postwar subdivisions
Houses from the 1940s through the 1970s often have original copper or galvanized supply lines, older drain stacks and water heaters well past their service life. Split-level and basement homes can take on water through window wells or a failed sump pump in a downpour, and a hard freeze can crack pipes running through garages and outside walls.
For water damage restoration in Camp Springs, a typical contractor locates the leak, removes standing water, takes out wet drywall and insulation and dries the framing with monitored equipment. Related pages: water damage restoration, burst pipe water damage and property damage reconstruction.
Federal disaster declarations that included Prince George's County
FEMA records show Prince George's County was included in 6 major disaster declarations for weather or fire events from 2000 through 2026 (2 winter storm, 2 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 Camp Springs was affected. The most recent:
- 2016 – Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm (DR-4261)
- 2012 – Hurricane Sandy (DR-4091)
- 2011 – Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee (DR-4038)
- 2010 – Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms (DR-1910)
- 2003 – Hurricane Isabel (DR-1492)
- 2000 – Severe Winter Storm (DR-1324)
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 Camp Springs?
Call (866) 937-3230 and tell us what happened at your Camp Springs property.
Fire losses and smoke residue
The community knows how fast a fire can take a landmark: Pyles Lumber Company, a fixture at the old crossroads, burned down on December 27, 2000. At home, cooking, heating equipment and outdated wiring in older houses are the usual starting points.
A fire restoration company will generally secure the building, remove ruined materials, clean soot using methods matched to the residue and treat smoke odor in contents and HVAC ducts. Drying out firefighting water is often part of the job. The fire damage restoration and smoke damage cleanup pages break that work into stages.
Storm rain, fallen trees and sewer backups
Isabel showed that the real threats here are wind, power loss and overwhelmed infrastructure rather than surge. Mature trees along older streets can crash onto roofs, and long outages stop sump pumps. When sewer systems are overloaded, wastewater can come back up through basement floor drains.
Contractors offering storm damage cleanup and sewage cleanup usually tarp roofs, remove debris, discard contaminated porous materials, disinfect and then dry.
Mold in basements and closed-up rooms
Hot, sticky summers give mold everything it needs once a basement or crawl space stays wet. Look for musty odors, peeling paint and dark speckling low on walls after any leak.
EPA guidance says that areas under about 10 square feet can often be cleaned by a homeowner, as long as the water source is fixed. Larger or recurring growth points to mold remediation with containment and HEPA filtration.
Before the contractor arrives
- Call 911 for fire, injuries or the smell of gas, and wait outside.
- Turn off the main water valve if a pipe has burst and you can reach it safely.
- Keep away from wet outlets and appliances until power is off.
- Register for Alert Prince George's to receive severe weather notices.
- Photograph the damage room by room for your records.
- Your policy decides what is covered, so contact your insurer or agent early.
Neighborhoods and nearby communities
Areas in and around Camp Springs that callers often mention include:
- Glenn Hills
- Middleton Farm
- Middleton Valley
- Trueman Heights
- Westchester Estates
Nearby communities with their own pages (straight-line distance from Camp Springs):
- Clinton · 3 mi
- Suitland · 3 mi
- Oxon Hill · 4 mi
- Alexandria, VA · 8 mi
- Greater Upper Marlboro · 9 mi
- Huntington, VA · 9 mi
Camp Springs restoration FAQs
Is Camp Springs in a flood zone?
The community sits at about 266 feet with almost no water area, so tidal flooding is not the main concern. Basement seepage, storm runoff and sewer backups during heavy rain are more typical; check FEMA flood maps for your specific address.
Should I worry about the original pipes in my 1950s Camp Springs house?
Many Camp Springs homes date from the 1940s to 1970s, and original supply lines and water heaters may be near the end of their life. A plumber's inspection can spot corrosion or weak fittings before they leak.
How do I get weather warnings in Prince George's County?
Sign up for Alert Prince George's, the county's notification system. It sends severe weather, public safety and closure alerts to registered phones and email.
Do you take calls from Clinton, Suitland or Oxon Hill?
Yes. Along with Camp Springs, we take calls from Clinton, Suitland, Forestville, Hillcrest Heights and Oxon Hill. We try to reach an independent contractor who serves your address, but availability varies.
Restoration guides
- Water Damage Restoration
- Burst Pipe Water Damage
- Storm Damage Cleanup
- Sewage Cleanup
- Fire Damage Restoration
- Mold Remediation