Finding restoration help in Denton for water, fire and flood damage

The seat of Denton County centers on its historic courthouse square, where a fire on July 8, 1860 burned about half of the downtown blocks. Today the city covers nearly 98 square miles of mostly flat land, with Lewisville Lake about 15 miles to the south.

Fire & Water Energy offers referrals only and does not carry out restoration. Call (866) 937-3230 and we will try to find an independent restoration contractor that serves Denton, Corinth, Highland Village and nearby communities. Whether a provider can help depends on who is working locally. You may also want to read how it works and our referral disclosure.

Spring flash floods, Tornado Alley storms and record cold

Sitting around 659 feet above sea level, the city gets about 38 inches of rain a year across roughly 80 rainy days. Spring is the volatile season, bringing frequent severe thunderstorms and flash floods. The city lies at the southern end of Tornado Alley; watches are issued from time to time, though tornadoes rarely form within city limits.

Temperatures swing widely. The record high is 113 degrees (1954), and on February 16, 2021, during the historic cold wave, the city fell to 6 degrees below zero. Denton County's FEMA declarations since 2000 include Hurricane Rita (2005), the 2006 Extreme Wildfire Threat, two 2007 declarations for severe storms and tornadoes, the 2015 storms with flooding, the 2021 Severe Winter Storms and the 2024 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding.

Burst pipes, roof leaks and water damage restoration in Denton

The 2021 freeze showed how vulnerable plumbing can be when temperatures drop well below zero: lines running through attics, garages and exterior walls are the first to split in that kind of cold. In other seasons, water heaters, appliance hoses, AC condensate lines and leaking showers account for many indoor losses. Spring hail and wind damage roofs, letting rain into attics and ceilings.

Local water damage restoration generally starts with stopping the source and extracting standing water, then measuring moisture in walls, floors and cabinets and drying with dehumidifiers and air movers. Find more on burst pipe water damage and emergency water removal.

Federal disaster declarations that included Denton County

FEMA records show Denton County was included in 7 major disaster declarations for weather or fire events from 2000 through 2026 (3 severe storm, 1 flood, 1 severe ice storm, 1 fire, 1 hurricane, by FEMA incident type). Declarations are made at the county level, so they do not mean every neighborhood in Denton was affected. The most recent:

• 2024 – Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4781)
• 2021 – Severe Winter Storms (DR-4586)
• 2015 – Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds and Flooding (DR-4223)
• 2007 – Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-1709)
• 2007 – Severe Storms and Tornadoes (DR-1697)
• 2006 – Extreme Wildfire Threat (DR-1624)

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.

Smoke and fire cleanup, from the historic Square to newer rentals

The courthouse on the Square, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and restored in 1986, is a reminder that downtown has older buildings with finishes that need careful handling after smoke exposure. Elsewhere, kitchens, dryers, heaters and electrical problems are the usual sources of residential fires, and in apartments and rental houses smoke can spread to neighboring units.

Contractors commonly secure the building, remove debris and damaged contents, clean soot from the top down, clean HVAC ducts and treat odor. The steps are laid out further in our fire damage restoration guide and the companion smoke damage cleanup page.

Flash flood and storm cleanup across the county

Spring flash floods can quickly push water into low-lying streets, garages and ground-floor rooms. Water that comes in from outside is considered contaminated, so a reputable company will usually remove wet carpet pad and lower drywall, clean and disinfect, then dry the framing.

After high winds or hail, the first tasks are usually tarping the roof, boarding windows and clearing fallen limbs. Learn more on flood cleanup and storm damage cleanup.

Mold prevention once the water is gone

Humid summers make it easy for mold to grow on drywall, insulation and carpet that stay wet for more than a day or two. Rental properties with slow leaks under sinks or around tubs and attics beneath storm-damaged shingles are common trouble spots.

The EPA says homeowners can often clean mold areas under about 10 square feet after correcting the moisture source. Larger areas, mold in HVAC systems, and growth after floodwater are better handled with professional mold removal.

Safety and alerts for local residents

• Call 911 for fire, injuries, gas odors or downed power lines.
• Sign up for Denton County's Everbridge alerts through its emergency notifications page; past CodeRED, Nixle or Reverse 911 users need a new account. The county also suggests checking whether your city runs its own alerts.
• Keep a NOAA weather radio programmed with the county code 48121.
• Do not drive through water over the road during spring flash floods.
• Close the main water valve for burst pipes and avoid wet electrical areas.
• Take photos, keep receipts and contact your insurer or agent about your policy; tenants should also notify their landlord.

Neighborhoods and nearby communities

Areas in and around Denton that callers often mention include:

• Denton Square
• Fry Street

Nearby communities with their own pages (straight-line distance from Denton):

• Little Elm · 12 mi
• Flower Mound · 14 mi
• Lewisville · 14 mi
• The Colony · 17 mi
• Frisco · 18 mi
• Southlake · 19 mi

Restoration guides

• Burst Pipe Water Damage
• Emergency Water Removal
• Flood Cleanup
• Storm Damage Cleanup
• Fire Damage Restoration
• Mold Removal

Local resources for Denton residents

• Denton County Emergency Notifications

Sources

• Wikipedia: Denton, Texas
• Denton County: Emergency Notifications

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