Basement flooding and hail leaks soak Wichita homes. We extract the standing water, set up dehumidifiers and air movers, and take moisture readings every day until the floors and framing test dry.
More about Water Damage
Available 24/7 · Wichita and nearby areas
Storm Damage Restoration in Wichita, KS
Hail, a tornado, or a heavy downpour can leave your home damaged from the roof to the basement. Our crew handles storm damage restoration in Wichita, KS, and dries your home out. Call any time, day or night.
Call (480) 599-273445minutes
IICRC Certified Firm#70120685
We work with all major insurance carriers
Storm damage help
Storm damage in Wichita
Wichita sits in the heart of hail and tornado country. Spring supercells can crack shingles across whole neighborhoods, and the leaks often appear during the next storm, weeks after the hail.
A Wichita basement that sits wet over a humid weekend can start smelling musty by Monday. Mold can start growing within 24 to 48 hours, so drying early protects more of your home.
On June 25, 2026, Wichita recorded 5.31 inches of rain, a record for the date, flooding streets and basements. Nearby Andover has been hit by major tornadoes in 1991 and again in April 2022.
Homeowners, property managers, and business owners across Sedgwick, Butler, Harvey, Sumner, Reno, and Cowley counties call us after storms all year round.
Call Now (480) 599-2734Storm damage restoration at a glance
What’s included
Hail and tornado tarping, basement pump-outs, ice storm limb damage, drying, mold prevention, and rebuilding.
Typical timeline
A hail leak usually dries in a few days. A flooded finished basement or tornado damage can take a few weeks to rebuild.
How cost is set
Your estimate weighs the hail, wind, or basement water, how far it spread, and the rebuild.
First visit
Call (480) 599-2734A free inspection and estimate before any work starts.
Right after the storm
What to do after a storm in Wichita
Once the storm has passed and everyone is safe, these steps protect your home and your insurance claim. If there are downed power lines or a tree on the house, stay back and call 911 or Evergy first.
Not sure what needs to happen first? Call and walk through it with our crew.
Call (480) 599-2734What to do
Photograph the damage
Take photos and video of the roof, the outside, every damaged room, and your belongings before anything is moved or cleaned up.
Stop more water if it’s safe
Move belongings away from leaks, put buckets under drips, and close off rooms where water is coming in. Leave the roof to a crew.
Call your insurer the same day
Open a claim and write down the claim number and your adjuster’s name.
Keep damaged items and receipts
Hold on to damaged items until your adjuster has seen them, and save receipts for tarps, emergency repairs, and hotel stays.
Look for hail dents on gutters and the AC unit
Dents on soft metals are often the first sign the roof was hit.
What not to do
Don’t go near downed power lines
Treat every downed line as live, and stay away from water, fences, or trees touching one.
Don’t climb onto the roof
A wet, damaged roof is slippery and may not hold your weight. Tarping is a job for a crew with the right equipment.
Don’t walk or drive through floodwater
Water from outside can carry sewage and debris and hide electrical hazards. Six inches of moving water can knock you down, and a foot of it can carry a car.
Don’t sign with an unregistered roofer
Kansas requires roofing contractors to register with the Attorney General.
Don’t let anyone cover your deductible
This offer can draw you into insurance fraud.
Common storm damage
Types of storm damage we handle in Wichita
Hail, tornadoes, prairie wind, and heavy summer rain shape the storm damage we see across south-central Kansas.
Hail
Spring and early-summer hail cracks shingles, dents gutters and AC units, and breaks skylights.
Tornadoes
Tornadoes can tear roofs and walls and drive debris into the house, letting rain in.
Straight-Line Winds
Prairie storms bring powerful gusts that peel shingles and drop elm and cottonwood limbs.
Basement Flooding
After a downpour like the June 2026 record rain, saturated soil pushes water through Wichita basement walls and up floor drains.
Ice Storms
Freezing rain glazes trees until heavy limbs crack onto roofs.
Mold After a Storm
Finished basements can grow mold behind the drywall within days of a leak.
How we help
How we handle storm damage
First we close the house: tarping hail and wind damage and pumping out flooded basements.
We trace hidden water. Moisture meters find wet attic insulation from hail leaks and water behind basement walls.
We pull out what won’t recover. Attic insulation soaked by hail leaks, swollen basement drywall, and anything floor-drain backup touched are removed.
We dry, double-check, and rebuild. Basement and upstairs readings must match a dry room before the lower level and ceilings go back together.
Where the water came from matters
Rain getting in through Sedgwick County hail damage
What it usually meansSlow drips soaking attic insulation and ceilings
How we handle itAttic dried and wet insulation replaced.
Water through basement walls after heavy rain
What it usually meansWet drywall and carpet in the basement
How we handle itPumped out and dried; we show you where it enters.
Backup through a Wichita basement floor drain
What it usually meansWater mixed with sewage
How we handle itTreated as contaminated: porous materials out, every surface disinfected.
A tornado or straight-line gust opening the roof
What it usually meansRain blowing into upstairs rooms
How we handle itOpening tarped, windows boarded, and rooms dried.
A basement left wet over a humid weekend
What it usually meansMold starting behind drywall and paneling
How we handle itPumped and dried immediately, with daily checks.
What can be saved
What can be dried and what gets replaced
From College Hill bungalows to ranch homes with finished basements, what we keep depends on the material, the water, and how soon drying starts. The inspection confirms each item.
Tile, concrete, metal, and glass
Usually dried and keptA basement slab, ceramic tile, and window glass come through Kansas storm water fine after a thorough cleaning.
Framing and floor joists
Usually dried and keptUsually dried in place.
Hardwood floors
Depends on water and timingMain-floor oak in older Wichita homes often recovers with slow drying. Boards that cupped badly are replaced.
Basement drywall
Depends on water and timingWhen seepage soaks the lower half of a Wichita basement wall, we remove the drywall above the wet line and dry the studs behind it.
Carpet
Depends on water and timingCarpet that only caught drips from a hail leak and was dried quickly can sometimes stay. Basement carpet that floor-drain water reached is always replaced.
Wood furniture
Depends on water and timingMost pieces recover if carried upstairs quickly.
Electronics and appliances
Depends on water and timingAnything electrical that sat in basement water, from the washer to the TV, needs a technician’s check first.
Photos and documents
Depends on water and timingMove them upstairs to dry flat.
Insulation and carpet pad
Usually replacedWet wall batts and carpet pad in a lower level can’t dry well enough to keep, so we replace them.
Upholstery after sewer backup
Usually replacedCouches and chairs from a basement that took on sewer backup can’t be sanitized and are replaced.
Food that floodwater touched
Usually replacedThrow it out.
How to spot a storm chaser
After big hailstorms, out-of-state roofers often flood Wichita neighborhoods. Be cautious with anyone who wants full payment up front.
Under the Kansas Roofing Registration Act, roofing contractors must register with the Kansas Attorney General, and you can check registration online. Get written estimates and call your insurer first.
Complaints about a roofer can be filed with the Kansas Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division.
Help beyond the storm
Other restoration services we offer in Wichita
Every job starts with a free inspection and estimate. Here’s how the 24 Hour Flood Pros team helps with each type of damage.
Lightning strikes and storm-damaged wiring cause many Wichita house fires. Soot is acidic and keeps staining surfaces, so cleanup starts early. We remove soot, treat odor at the source, clean what can be saved, and rebuild what can’t.
More about Fire and Smoke Damage
Finished Wichita basements grow mold fast after seepage or a backup. We find the moisture source, contain the area, remove the mold, and dry the space out.
More about Mold Remediation
Old Town businesses, offices, and aviation suppliers all take Wichita hail and tornado damage. We extract, dry, and clean on a plan built around reopening, and we document each step for your carrier.
More about Commercial Restoration
When you’re ready to rebuild, the same crew puts it back together, from drywall to cabinets to the final coat of paint, so there’s no second contractor to hire.
More about ReconstructionDealing with one of these?
Call (480) 599-2734Call and talk to our crew about what happened. The call is free, and so is the inspection.
Our process
What happens after you call
- 1
You call, we send a crew
Call (480) 599-2734 any time, day or night, including weekends and holidays. Tell us what happened and where water is getting in. We’ll send a crew right away.
- 2
We stop more water from getting in
We tarp roof openings and board up broken windows and doors, so the next rain stays outside.
- 3
We arrive and inspect
The 24 Hour Flood Pros team checks how far the water spread, from the attic to the crawlspace. We use moisture meters to find water hiding inside walls and under floors. We take photos of all the damage for your insurance. The inspection is free.
- 4
We pump out the water
Standing water is pumped out and drying equipment goes in. Anywhere floodwater reached is cleaned and sanitized.
- 5
We remove what can’t be saved
Soaked insulation, sagging drywall, and carpet pad come out. Drywall that stayed firm stays up and dries in place, so we only replace what really needs it.
- 6
We compare with a dry room
We test the wet rooms with a moisture meter, then compare them with a dry room elsewhere in the house. When the wet rooms read close to the dry one, they’re dry.
- 7
We make the repairs
When you’re ready, the 24 Hour Flood Pros team fixes the damage. We replace drywall, install cabinets, and finish with fresh paint. Our goal is to make your home look the way it did before.
- 8
Final check with you
We walk through the finished work with you to make sure you’re happy with everything. Then we send the final records to your insurance company to close out the claim.
Ceiling stain after hail?
Call (480) 599-2734Hail-bruised Wichita shingles can last a while before a spring storm finally gets through. If a new ceiling stain appears, call us for a free inspection.
Insurance and claims
Storm damage and your insurance claim
Most homeowners policies cover sudden damage from wind, hail, and falling trees, including rain that gets in through a storm-damaged roof or window. Flooding from rising water is different. Standard homeowners policies typically don’t cover it, and flood insurance generally takes effect 30 days after you buy it.
Some policies have a separate deductible for wind and hail, so check yours before you start repairs.
Your policy decides what’s covered, not us. We work with all major insurance carriers, including State Farm, Allstate, Liberty Mutual, Farmers, American Family, Travelers, and Nationwide. We bill your insurance directly for damage your policy covers.
If a claim stalls, you can file a complaint with the Kansas Insurance Department.
What your adjuster will ask for
- The date of the storm and what happened
- Photos and video of the outside and every damaged room
- Damaged items you kept for them to see
- Receipts for tarps, emergency repairs, and hotel stays
What we send them
- Date-stamped photos of each damaged area
- Moisture readings for every wet room
- A line-by-line estimate for drying and rebuild
- One point of contact for your adjuster
Where we work
Areas we serve around Wichita
We serve Wichita and communities across south-central Kansas.
Counties
- Sedgwick County
- Butler County
- Harvey County
- Sumner County
- Reno County
- Cowley County
Nearby cities
- Derby
- Andover
- Haysville
- Park City
- Valley Center
- Goddard
- Augusta
- El Dorado
- Newton
- Hutchinson
- Wellington
- Winfield
Don't see your area listed? Call us and we'll tell you right away.
Call (480) 599-2734Interactive map · Drag to move · Ctrl + scroll to zoom (⌘ on Mac)Interactive map · Use two fingers to move and zoom
Nearby locations
Looking for a different location?
On the wrong page, or is another location closer to you? Here are our nearest locations.
Oklahoma City, OK
View Oklahoma City storm damage services →Kansas City, MO
View Kansas City storm damage services →Fayetteville, AR
View Fayetteville storm damage services →Common questions
Wichita storm damage FAQs
How fast can 24 Hour Flood Pros get to me?
A crew can be there within 45 minutes. We work 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. After a big storm, we stop active leaks first, then do the full inspection.
Does homeowners insurance cover hail damage in Kansas?
Most policies cover sudden damage from wind, hail, and falling trees, and the rain that gets in through that damage. Flooding from rising water usually needs a separate flood policy. Limits and deductibles vary, so check your policy or ask your agent.
Storm damage vs. flood damage: what's the difference?
Storm damage is what wind, hail, or a fallen tree does to your home, plus the rain that comes in through the openings. Flood damage comes from water that rises outside and covers land that is usually dry. The difference matters, because insurance treats them differently.
Should I tarp my roof myself?
We don’t recommend it. A wet, damaged roof is slippery and may not hold your weight. From the ground, move belongings away from leaks and put buckets under drips, then call us.
How can I tell if hail damaged my roof?
From the ground, look for dents in gutters, downspouts, and vents, missing or cracked shingles, and shingle granules collected at the bottom of downspouts. Inside, check for ceiling stains and wet insulation in the attic. Have a roofer inspect the roof itself.
How do I avoid storm chasers in Wichita?
Be wary of anyone who knocks on your door right after a storm, asks for full payment up front, or offers to cover your deductible. Call your insurance company first, get more than one estimate, and check the roofer’s registration with the Kansas Attorney General.
How long does storm damage restoration take?
Drying out a room or two usually takes a few days. Ceilings, walls, or floors that need rebuilding take longer, and a roofer may need to finish first. Your estimate includes a schedule.
How much does storm damage restoration cost in Wichita?
It depends on how much water got in, how long it sat, what has to be removed, and how much needs rebuilding. The inspection and estimate are free, so you know the cost before any work starts. When insurance covers the damage, we send the itemized estimate straight to your adjuster.
Can I stay in my home during storm repairs?
Often, yes, in the rooms that weren’t damaged. If the roof is open, the power is off, or floodwater reached the living areas, it may make sense to stay somewhere else. We’ll tell you what we see after the inspection.
Available 24/7
Get a free inspection
Day or night, weekend or holiday, call (480) 599-2734. A crew can be there within 45 minutes to start your free inspection.
Call (480) 599-2734Or request a free inspection online
Tell us what happened and we'll call you right back.