Quick answer
For water damage in Ellerslie, 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 Harris County Water Works at 706-324-1175. 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. Ellerslie is unincorporated, so county water customers call Harris County Water Works at 706-324-1175. County water details are on our Cataula page and the septic office is on our Hamilton page.
- 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 7% of the land inside Ellerslie in the high-risk flood zone. The map panels for this area took effect in 2012. 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 Ellerslie
1891
The year the Ellerslie Depot was built. It has been restored and now serves as the community center.
Source: Wikipedia, Ellerslie, Georgia
Post office since 1828
A post office called Ellerslie has run since 1828. The name is believed to come from Captain Ellerslie, a character in Sir Walter Scott's Waverley Novels.
Source: Wikipedia, Ellerslie, Georgia
2019 tornado
A tornado on March 3, 2019 brought down trees and damaged roofs on some homes in Ellerslie. No one was hurt.
Source: Wikipedia, Ellerslie, Georgia
Mostly newer homes
About 24% of homes in Ellerslie were built in 2010 or later. In newer homes, supply lines, ice maker lines, and water heaters are common leak sources.
Homes in 31807
The median home in ZIP 31807 was built in 2002; 14% were built before 1980 and 97% are owner-occupied.
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How often does Harris County get flash flood warnings?
The National Weather Service issued 25 flash flood warnings that included Harris County from 2016 through November 11, 2026, peaking at 6 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 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Cost and insurance in Ellerslie
How much does water damage restoration cost in Ellerslie?
Most jobs run $450 to $16,000 (Angi). Creek flooding needs a separate flood policy. Slab homes with carpet take longer.
Water removal and restoration in Ellerslie
The company that answers handles failed supply lines and water heaters in newer houses, roof leaks after storms, septic backups, and slab leaks, plus burst pipes, appliance leaks, drying, and septic backups.
Ellerslie questions
Who do I call about a leak at the meter?
Call Harris County Water Works at 706-324-1175. For a leak inside your property line, close your main valve and call a plumber.
What should I do after a storm damages my roof?
Cover the opening with a tarp if it is safe, move belongings out of the wet area, and photograph the damage before cleanup.
Is there a school in Ellerslie?
Yes. Pine Ridge Elementary School, one of the seven schools in Harris County, is in Ellerslie.
Which ZIP codes does this page cover?
ZIP 31807, including Ellerslie and nearby parts of the county.
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