Most of the roughly 7,850 homes here went up between the 1940s and the early 1990s, a mix of garden apartments, townhouses and single-family houses in areas such as Birchwood City, Murray Hills and the streets off Bock, Tucker and Brinkley roads. The name dates to Thomas Addison's 18th-century manor, which burned in 1895; Oxon Hill Manor replaced it on a Potomac bluff in 1929.
Fire & Water Energy is a referral service, and the restoration itself is done by independent contractors. Call (866) 937-3230 and we will try to reach one who serves Oxon Hill, without any promise about timing or availability. Our process for Potomac-side callers is explained on how it works, with limits listed in the referral disclosure.
Life on the Potomac shore
Henson Creek, a Potomac tributary, is lined by a 5.5-mile hiker-biker trail, and the community fronts the river itself. Most homes sit on higher ground, but low areas near the creek and shoreline collect runoff during heavy rain.
During Hurricane Isabel in 2003, high tides closed three roads in Prince George's County where the shoreline was too low, nearly 200,000 county residents lost power, and two large treatment plants overflowed about 96 million gallons of sewage when their electricity failed. The county has been named in six FEMA major disaster declarations since 2000, including Isabel, the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee (2011), Hurricane Sandy (2012) and winter storms in 2000, 2010 and 2016.
Pipes, roofs and shared walls
Homes built from the 1940s to the 1990s cover several generations of plumbing, from galvanized steel to early plastic lines, and all of it ages. Garden apartments and townhouses share walls and ceilings, so a burst pipe or overflowing tub can spread to neighbors. Hard winter freezes and ice on older roofs add their own leaks.
For water damage restoration in Oxon Hill, a typical contractor stops the source, extracts water, removes damp drywall and padding and dries the structure with monitored equipment. Visit emergency water removal and ceiling water damage repair to learn more.
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 Oxon Hill 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 Oxon Hill?
Call (866) 937-3230 and tell us what happened at your Oxon Hill property.
Fire, soot and smoke between units
Townhouse rows and apartment buildings can carry smoke from one home into the next through attics, shared walls and ventilation. Older wiring, space heaters and cooking fires are the usual causes.
Fire restoration contractors generally secure the property, remove charred materials, clean soot from surfaces and belongings and deodorize the air and ducts. Drying water used to fight the fire is part of the process. Our fire damage restoration and soot removal pages describe the work.
Tidal flooding, runoff and storm debris
Isabel showed that tides on the Potomac can rise high enough to close low roads, and tropical systems like Lee's remnants can dump heavy rain over the Henson Creek watershed. Wind can drop mature trees on roofs across the older neighborhoods.
Outside floodwater is considered contaminated, so contractors offering flood cleanup or hurricane damage cleanup generally remove affected porous materials, disinfect and then dry.
Keeping mold out of river-adjacent homes
Proximity to the river and long, humid summers keep moisture high in basements and lower-level apartments. Once drywall or carpet stays wet for a day or two, mold can begin to grow.
The EPA says that patches under about 10 square feet can often be cleaned by residents once the moisture is fixed. Larger or recurring growth should go to a mold remediation contractor using containment.
What Oxon Hill residents should do right away
- Call 911 for fire, gas odors, injuries or anyone in floodwater.
- If water has reached a wall socket or the furnace, leave that room alone until the breaker is shut off.
- Renters should notify the landlord or property manager in writing.
- Register for Alert Prince George's for severe weather warnings.
- Photograph damage and belongings before cleanup.
- Your coverage depends on your policy, so contact your insurer or agent.
Neighborhoods and nearby communities
Areas in and around Oxon Hill that callers often mention include:
- Birchwood City
- Murray Hills
Nearby communities with their own pages (straight-line distance from Oxon Hill):
- Alexandria, VA · 3 mi
- Huntington, VA · 4 mi
- Camp Springs · 4 mi
- Suitland · 5 mi
- Clinton · 6 mi
- Groveton, VA · 6 mi
Oxon Hill restoration FAQs
Can the Potomac flood Oxon Hill?
Most of Oxon Hill is on higher ground, but low spots near the shoreline and Henson Creek can be affected. During Isabel in 2003, high tides closed three Prince George's roads where the shoreline was too low. Look up your address on FEMA flood maps.
My townhouse got water from next door. What now?
Stop or contain what you can, then notify your neighbor, your HOA or landlord, and your insurer. Document everything with photos, since responsibility often depends on where the leak started.
How old are most homes in Oxon Hill?
Most were built between the 1940s and early 1990s, so many have original or older plumbing, roofs and electrical systems. Inspections can catch weak spots before they fail.
Do you take calls from Fort Washington, Glassmanor and Camp Springs?
Yes. We take calls from Oxon Hill and nearby Glassmanor, Hillcrest Heights, Camp Springs, Suitland, Clinton and Fort Washington. We try to reach an independent contractor serving your address, but availability varies.
Restoration guides
- Emergency Water Removal
- Ceiling Water Damage Repair
- Flood Cleanup
- Hurricane Damage Cleanup
- Fire Damage Restoration
- Mold Remediation