Quick answer
For water damage in Bishop, GA, shut off your main valve first, or turn off the well pump breaker if you are on a private well. For a water line issue or sewer overflow, call Oconee County water at the number on your bill; for town questions, call Town Hall at 706-769-0076. Then call a water damage restoration company; drying should start within 24 to 48 hours, before mold sets in.
Do this first
After-hours water lines.
- Shut off the water. Close your main valve, or turn off the well pump breaker if you are on a private well. Oconee County runs water and sewer in Bishop; call the number on your water bill for a water line issue or a sewer overflow. Town Hall is at 5000 Macon Highway, 706-769-0076.
- Make it safe and document it. Cut power to wet rooms from a dry spot, photograph the damage, then report the claim.
- Start drying within 24 to 48 hours. Crawlspaces, basements, and slab homes with carpet hold moisture longer than they look.
Creeks and low roads can flood within hours of a hard rain. Never drive or walk through moving water. Creek and river floodwater can carry sewage and septic runoff, so treat it as contaminated.
What to know about water damage in Bishop
33%
Share of homes in Bishop built since 2010. The town grew from 146 residents in 2000 to 332 in 2020.
Incorporated 1890
Bishop is named for W. H. Bishop, a local landowner and politician. It has had a post office since 1889, was incorporated in 1890, and its historic district joined the National Register in 1996.
Source: Wikipedia, Bishop, Georgia
1920s peak
Bishop grew as the railroad and cotton came through and peaked in the 1920s at about 300 residents, with new homes, churches, and schools.
Source: Town of Bishop
Home values
The median home value in Bishop is about $440,000, and about 81% of homes are owner-occupied.
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How often does Oconee County get flash flood warnings?
The National Weather Service issued 14 flash flood warnings that included Oconee County from 2016 through November 11, 2026, peaking at 4 in 2023. Each one means flooding is happening or about to happen.
Source: our count from the National Weather Service warning archive, Iowa Environmental Mesonet.
| Year | Warnings |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Cost and insurance in Bishop
How much does water damage restoration cost in Bishop?
Most jobs run $450 to $16,000 (Angi). Creek flooding needs a separate flood policy. Older houses in the historic district take longer.
Water removal and restoration in Bishop
The company that answers handles leaks in newer homes, failed supply lines and water heaters, sewer or septic backups, and water in older houses in the historic district, plus burst pipes, appliance leaks, drying, and septic backups.
Bishop questions
Who do I call about a water line issue or sewer overflow?
Oconee County runs water and sewer in Bishop, so call the number on your water bill. For a leak inside your property line, close your main valve and call a plumber.
Where do I find Oconee County septic and road contacts?
On the North High Shoals page, which lists the county water, septic, and road department numbers.
Where is Bishop Town Hall?
At 5000 Macon Highway. The number is 706-769-0076.
Which ZIP codes does this page cover?
ZIP 30621, including Bishop and nearby parts of the county.
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