Flood & Storm Risk Check for Converse

South-Central Texas has its own pattern. Converse sits in Flash Flood Alley, so fast, heavy rain floods off Cibolo Creek, Escondido Creek, Salado Creek, and low crossings. Expansive-clay movement stresses copper lines under the slab into leaks, a rare hard freeze like February 2021 splits exposed pipes, spring hail and wind drive rain under roofs, and a long, hot cooling season overflows clogged AC condensate lines. Very hard Edwards Aquifer water shortens water heaters and supply lines on top of it all.

Clear yard drains, gutters, and downspouts before the spring and fall storm seasons, keep the grade sloped away from the house, and know the low crossings near you off Loop 1604 and IH-10. When a flash flood watch is up, move valuables off the floor of any low room and never drive into moving water. If water does get in, call the moment you can and stay off wet floors near outlets.

Warm spots on the floor, a water bill that jumps for no reason, the sound of running water when everything is off, or cracked and lifting tile can all point to a leak in the line under your slab. On Converse's expansive clay this is common, so call at the first sign, because a slab leak wicks up into cabinets and framing the longer it runs.

If it is safe, shut the water off at the main, stay off the wet floor, keep clear of outlets and the electrical panel, and call us. If the water is a sewer or drain backup, do not touch it, it is Category 3 black water. We talk you through the rest while a crew is on the way.