Quick answer
For water damage in Norman Park, 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 Norman Park at 229-769-3611. 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. Inside the city, call the municipal building on East Broad Street at 229-769-3611 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 2% of the land inside Norman Park in the high-risk flood zone, mostly along Reedy Creek. The map panels for this area took effect in 2025. 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 Norman Park
42%
Share of homes inside Norman Park that are mobile homes. Water under a mobile home soaks the belly wrap and insulation, and it stays wet until it is opened and dried.
Norman Institute, 1901
Norman Institute opened in 1901 as a school for first grade through high school. It became Norman Junior College in 1928 and Norman College in 1951.
Source: WALB, Norman Park college
Named for J. B. Norman
Norman Park was incorporated as a town in 1902 and named for J. B. Norman, a founder of Norman College.
Source: Wikipedia, Norman Park, Georgia
Campus sold in 2021
The 32-acre campus later served as the Georgia Baptist Conference Center and passed to Shorter University in 2016. It sold at auction on June 30, 2021, for $1.2 million.
Sources: WALB, The Christian Index
Leak adjustments
If a leak on your side of the meter runs up the bill, the city adjusts only the sewer portion, not the water. Service is reconnected until 9 p.m. on weekdays.
Septic outside the cities
Septic tanks handle sewage for most of Colquitt County. Moultrie and Norman Park provide sewer service for most of their residents.
31 damaged homes
After Hurricane Helene in September 2024, 245 homeowners in ZIP 31771 registered for FEMA aid. Inspectors found damage at 31 homes, totaling about $138,098. Owners who did not apply are not counted.
5 flood insurance claims
Since 2009, the National Flood Insurance Program has recorded 5 flood claims on buildings in ZIP 31771. The most came in 2013, with 2. Buildings without flood insurance are not counted.
Source: FEMA NFIP claims data (OpenFEMA)
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How often does Colquitt County get flash flood warnings?
The National Weather Service issued 27 flash flood warnings that included Colquitt County from 2016 through November 11, 2026, peaking at 9 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 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Cost and insurance in Norman Park
How much does water damage restoration cost in Norman Park?
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 Norman Park
The company that answers handles water under mobile homes, sewer backups, septic failures outside the city, and leaks in older houses, plus burst pipes, appliance leaks, drying, and septic backups.
Norman Park questions
Who do I call about a leak at the meter or in the street?
Call the City of Norman Park at 229-769-3611. For a leak inside your property line, close your main valve and call a plumber.
Who handles a failing septic tank in Colquitt County?
Colquitt County Environmental Health, 229-589-8464, handles septic permits and failing systems in Norman Park, Berlin, Ellenton, and the rest of the county. A restoration company handles the cleanup inside the house.
What deposit does the city charge?
Water, sewer, and garbage together take a $175 deposit; water only is $75.
Which ZIP codes does this page cover?
ZIP 31771, including Norman Park and nearby parts of the county.
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