Quick answer
For water damage in Edison, 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 or in the street, call the City of Edison at 229-835-2279. 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. The City of Edison runs water and sewer inside the city limits; call the administrative office on Hartford Street at 229-835-2279 for a leak at the meter or in the street.
- 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 about 1% of the land inside Edison in the high-risk flood zone, mostly along Bay Branch. 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 Edison
47%
Share of homes inside Edison built before 1960. Old galvanized supply lines and cast iron drains in homes that age are the usual source of leaks and backups.
Pachitla, Keyton, Edison
The post office started at Pachitla, a few miles east, and moved and became Keyton in 1877. In 1886 the postmaster renamed it Edison for inventor Thomas Edison. The town was incorporated on December 6, 1902, months after the railroad arrived.
Source: National Register nomination, Edison Commercial Historic District
Cotton warehouses
L. M. Killingsworth built a cotton warehouse in 1903 and weighed 8,000 bales its first season; a second warehouse followed in 1904. The public library now stands on the site.
Source: National Register nomination, Edison Commercial Historic District
Main breaks in 2026
In April 2026, a contractor struck a water main that had just been repaired, cutting service again; residents were asked to avoid the Highway 216 area during repairs.
Source: WALB, Edison water outage
Pachitla Creek near Edison
Pachitla Creek near Edison, about 4 miles from town, starts minor flooding at 7.8 feet. It crested at 14.22 feet on July 6, 1994.
Source: National Water Prediction Service, Pachitla Creek near Edison
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How often does Calhoun County get flash flood warnings?
The National Weather Service issued 14 flash flood warnings that included Calhoun County from 2016 through November 11, 2026, peaking at 4 in 2024. 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 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Cost and insurance in Edison
How much does water damage restoration cost in Edison?
Most jobs run $450 to $16,000 (Angi). Creek flooding needs a separate flood policy. Crawlspaces under older homes take longer.
Water removal and restoration in Edison
The company that answers handles leaks in older houses, water main breaks, water under mobile homes, and sewer backups, plus burst pipes, appliance leaks, drying, and septic backups.
Edison questions
Who do I call about a leak at the meter or in the street?
Call the City of Edison administrative office at 229-835-2279. For a leak inside your property line, close your main valve and call a plumber.
The water came back on after an outage. What should I check?
Run a cold tap until the water clears before using the washer or water heater, and look under sinks and at the water heater for drips. Pressure surges when service returns can open up a weak fitting.
Is there a horse show in Edison?
Yes. The King Cotton Horse Show has been held in Edison since 1935, according to the county's 2017 plan.
Which ZIP codes does this page cover?
ZIP 39846, including Edison and nearby parts of the county.
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