Quick answer
For water damage in Camak, GA, shut off your main valve first, or turn off the well pump breaker if you are on a private well. If the Town of Camak bills you and the leak is at the meter or in the road, call 706-465-2332. 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. The Town of Camak supplies water inside town; City Hall at 706-465-2332 is open 3 to 5:30 p.m. on the 1st through the 10th of the month.
- 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.
FEMA's flood map puts less than 1% of the land inside Camak in the high-risk flood zone. The map panels for this area took effect in 2010. Check your own address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center. Never drive or walk through moving water, and treat floodwater as contaminated.
What to know about water damage in Camak
44%
Share of homes inside Camak that are mobile homes. Leaks under a mobile home soak the belly wrap and insulation, which have to be opened and dried rather than left to air out.
Named for James Camak
Camak is named for James Camak, the first president of the Georgia Railroad. The town was incorporated in 1898, with limits running half a mile in every direction from the depot.
Source: Wikipedia
Two-story depot
Camak's two-story depot, a rare design, dates to about 1898 and is still used by CSX. The old water tower in the town center is a local landmark.
Source: Vanishing Georgia, Camak
Water from Warrenton
Camak does not pump its own water. The town buys about 25,000 gallons a day from Warrenton, stored in a Warrenton water tank, and has been extending sewer lines in phases with Community Development Block Grants.
Sources: Warren County joint comprehensive plan, 2024, Warren County plan, 2019
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Flash flood warnings in Warren County
The National Weather Service issued 8 flash flood warnings that included Warren County from 2016 through November 11, 2026. The year-by-year count is on the Norwood page.
Cost and insurance in Camak
How much does water damage restoration cost in Camak?
Most jobs run $450 to $16,000 (Angi). Creek flooding needs a separate flood policy. Mobile home subfloors take longer.
Water removal and restoration in Camak
The company that answers handles water under mobile homes, leaks in older houses, and septic and sewer backups, plus burst pipes, appliance leaks, drying, and septic backups.
Camak questions
Who do I call about a leak at the meter or in the road?
If the Town of Camak bills you, call City Hall at 706-465-2332, open 3 to 5:30 p.m. on the 1st through the 10th. Otherwise close your main valve and leave a message.
Is my home on sewer or septic?
It depends on your street. Camak has added sewer lines in phases, so some homes are on the town sewer and others still use septic tanks. A backup from either one is contaminated water.
Which ZIP codes does this page cover?
ZIP 30807, including Camak and nearby parts of the county.
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