Irving spreads across western Dallas County, from older neighborhoods on the east side to the planned community of Las Colinas, built on former ranchland from 1972 onward, and Valley Ranch to the north. Whatever the age of the house, spring thunderstorms, summer heat and the occasional deep freeze all find ways to let water in.
Fire & Water Energy does not repair homes; we make referrals. Call (866) 937-3230 and we will try to connect you with an independent restoration contractor serving Irving and the surrounding Dallas County area. Availability depends on local providers. Our how it works page and referral disclosure spell out what to expect.
Severe spring storms and winter extremes in western Dallas County
The city sits at about 482 feet in a humid subtropical climate, and May is its wettest month on average. That is also when supercell storms with hail, damaging winds and tornadoes are most common across North Texas. Summers are hot, with a record of 112°F in 1980, and winter cold can be severe: the record low is -8°F, set in 1899.
FEMA disaster declarations including Dallas County since 2000 cover Hurricane Rita (2005), the 2006 Extreme Wildfire Threat, Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds and Flooding in 2015, the Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding of 2016, Hurricane Harvey (2017), the 2021 Severe Winter Storms and the 2024 storms and flooding. The city maintains an outdoor warning siren system and a municipal drainage utility.
Pipe bursts, roof leaks and appliance failures
When a hard freeze settles in, as in 2021, water lines in attics, garages and outside walls can crack and then flood rooms once they thaw. Hail-damaged shingles and flashing let spring rain into ceilings. Condos and apartments, common around Las Colinas, add another wrinkle: a leak in one unit can travel down to others.
A typical contractor performing water damage restoration in Irving will stop the leak, extract water, map moisture with meters, remove saturated drywall or pad and dry the area with monitored equipment. The burst pipe water damage page covers freeze damage, and ceiling water damage repair covers leaks from above.
Federal disaster declarations that included Dallas County
FEMA records show Dallas County was included in 7 major disaster declarations for weather or fire events from 2000 through 2026 (2 hurricane, 2 severe storm, 1 flood, 1 severe ice storm, 1 fire, by FEMA incident type). Declarations are made at the county level, so they do not mean every neighborhood in Irving was affected. The most recent:
- 2024 – Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4781)
- 2021 – Severe Winter Storms (DR-4586)
- 2017 – Hurricane Harvey (DR-4332)
- 2016 – Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding (DR-4255)
- 2015 – Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds and Flooding (DR-4223)
- 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.
Water, fire or storm damage in Irving?
Call (866) 937-3230 and tell us what happened at your Irving property.
Fire damage cleanup for houses, condos and offices
Kitchen, dryer and electrical fires cause most residential smoke damage, and in multi-unit buildings smoke can move through shared walls and ventilation. Eastern Irving's older housing may have original materials that need testing before cleaning or demolition.
Restoration firms generally board up openings, test residue, clean soot from ceilings and walls, clean HVAC and treat odor. Dallas County was also part of FEMA's 2006 Extreme Wildfire Threat declaration. For the full process, visit fire damage restoration or smoke damage cleanup.
Hail, wind and flash flood cleanup
Severe weather days bring torn shingles, broken windows and fallen limbs. Tarping and board-up usually come first to stop further rain damage, followed by debris removal and drying. Intense downpours can overwhelm drainage and push water into garages and ground-floor rooms.
Outside water is treated as contaminated, so wet carpet pad and lower drywall typically come out and surfaces are disinfected. Details are on our storm water damage restoration and storm damage cleanup pages.
Mold after leaks in a humid climate
Muggy summers mean mold can start on damp drywall, carpet or insulation within a day or two. Look for musty odors near water heaters, under sinks, around windows that leaked in a storm and on ceilings below a damaged roof.
The EPA advises that patches under about 10 square feet can often be cleaned by a homeowner once the moisture is fixed. Larger areas or mold after floodwater are usually handed to mold remediation professionals.
Protecting yourself and your claim in Irving
- Call 911 for injuries, fires, gas leaks or downed power lines.
- Sign up for the city's iAlert emergency notifications, and take shelter indoors when outdoor warning sirens sound.
- Close the main water valve if a pipe bursts and avoid rooms with water near outlets.
- In apartments or condos, alert building management and neighbors below right away.
- Document damage thoroughly with photos and video before cleanup.
- Ask your insurer or agent how your policy applies before work starts.
Neighborhoods and nearby communities
Areas in and around Irving that callers often mention include:
- Las Colinas
- Valley Ranch
- Las Colinas Urban Center
- Eastern Irving
- Central Irving
Nearby communities with their own pages (straight-line distance from Irving):
- Grand Prairie · 5 mi
- Euless · 8 mi
- Farmers Branch · 8 mi
- Dallas · 9 mi
- University Park · 9 mi
- Carrollton · 10 mi
Irving restoration FAQs
How do I get emergency alerts in Irving?
The city offers iAlert emergency notifications and runs an outdoor warning siren system. Sirens are meant for people outdoors, so pair them with a phone or weather radio alert when you are inside.
A leak from the unit above damaged my condo. What should I do?
Notify building management and the upstairs resident right away so the source can be stopped. Photograph the damage and contact your insurer or agent; responsibility often depends on association rules and individual policies.
Do you take calls from Grand Prairie, Coppell or Farmers Branch?
Yes, we take calls from nearby cities including Grand Prairie, Coppell, Farmers Branch, Carrollton and Euless. We'll try to find an independent contractor serving your address, but availability varies.
When is severe storm season in Irving?
Spring is the most active period, and May is the city's wettest month on average. Hail and wind damage often lead to roof leaks discovered days later.
Are older east Irving homes harder to restore?
They can be. Older materials may need testing before demolition, and original finishes may need gentler cleaning. Ask contractors how they plan to handle them.
Restoration guides
- Burst Pipe Water Damage
- Ceiling Water Damage Repair
- Storm Water Damage Restoration
- Storm Damage Cleanup
- Fire Damage Restoration
- Mold Remediation