Quick answer
For water damage in Carl, GA, shut off your main valve first, or turn off the well pump breaker if you are on a private well. For a leak at the meter, call Winder water at the number on your bill; for town questions, call Town Hall at 770-867-1308. 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 City of Winder supplies water in Carl, and the Barrow County Water and Sewer Authority handles sewer; call the number on your bill for a leak at the meter or a backup in the street line.
- 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 Carl
81%
Share of homes in Carl built before 1980. The median home here dates to 1974.
Named for a baby
The town is named for Carl Pate, the infant son of Jesse Pate, the first postmaster.
Source: Town of Carl, town history
Once Dillard's Crossroads
Before it was Carl, the crossroads was known as Dillard's Crossroads. The railroad reached the Auburn and Carl area in 1891 and 1892.
Source: Town of Carl, town history
Wheeler Creek
The Wheeler Creek gauge at Bill Cheek Road near Auburn, about 6 miles north of Carl, reaches minor flood stage at 6 feet. Its highest recorded crest is 7.18 feet, on September 21, 2002.
Source: National Water Prediction Service, Wheeler Creek at Bill Cheek Road near Auburn
Water and sewer
The City of Winder supplies water in Carl, and the Barrow County Water and Sewer Authority provides sewer.
Homes in Carl
Carl has about 108 homes. About 78% are owner-occupied, and the median home value is about $330,900.
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Flash flood warnings in Barrow County
The National Weather Service issued 15 flash flood warnings that included Barrow County from 2016 through November 11, 2026. The year-by-year count is on the Bethlehem page.
Cost and insurance in Carl
How much does water damage restoration cost in Carl?
Most jobs run $450 to $16,000 (Angi). Creek flooding needs a separate flood policy. Crawlspaces and finished basements take longer.
Water removal and restoration in Carl
The company that answers handles supply line and water heater leaks, sewer backups, storm damage, and wet crawlspaces, plus burst pipes, appliance leaks, drying, and septic backups.
Carl questions
Who do I call about a leak at the meter?
The City of Winder supplies water in Carl, so call the number on your water bill. For a leak inside your property line, close your main valve and call a plumber.
Who do I call about a sewer backup in the street?
The Barrow County Water and Sewer Authority provides sewer in Carl. A backup inside your property line is a plumber's job.
When is Carl Town Hall open?
Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 1690 Carl-Bethlehem Road. The number is 770-867-1308. The town also sends text alerts from 470-740-9447.
Which ZIP codes does this page cover?
ZIPs 30011 and 30680, including Carl and nearby parts of Barrow County.
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