Quick answer
For water damage in North High Shoals, GA, shut off your main valve first, or turn off the well pump breaker if you are on a private well. For a water line issue or sewer overflow, call Oconee County Water Resources at 706-769-3960. 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. Oconee County runs water and sewer in North High Shoals; call Oconee County Water Resources at 706-769-3960 for a water line issue or a sewer overflow. Town Hall is at 260 Hillsboro Road, 706-769-4289.
- 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 10% of the land inside North High Shoals in the high-risk flood zone, mostly along Apalachee River, Frazer Creek, and Lane Creek. The map panels for this area took effect in 2023. 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 North High Shoals
95%
Share of homes in North High Shoals that are owner-occupied. The median home here was built in 1990.
Named for river shoals
North High Shoals was named after shoals in the Apalachee River. The General Assembly incorporated it as a town in 1933.
Growth since 1950
The census counted 124 people here in 1950 and 652 in 2010.
Who supplies water in Oconee County
Oconee County provides water and sewer countywide, including Bishop, Bogart, North High Shoals, Watkinsville, and all unincorporated areas.
Homes in North High Shoals
North High Shoals has about 223 homes, and the median home value is about $375,600.
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How often does Oconee County get flash flood warnings?
The National Weather Service issued 14 flash flood warnings that included Oconee County from 2016 through November 11, 2026, peaking at 4 in 2023. 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 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Cost and insurance in North High Shoals
How much does water damage restoration cost in North High Shoals?
Most jobs run $450 to $16,000 (Angi). River flooding needs a separate flood policy. Larger homes with finished basements take longer.
Water removal and restoration in North High Shoals
The company that answers handles supply line and water heater leaks, septic backups on large lots, Apalachee River flooding, and storm damage, plus burst pipes, appliance leaks, drying, and septic backups.
North High Shoals questions
Who do I call about a water line issue or sewer overflow?
Oconee County Water Resources at 706-769-3960. For a leak inside your property line, close your main valve and call a plumber.
Who handles a failing septic tank in Oconee County?
Oconee County Environmental Health, 706-769-7060, handles septic permits and failing systems. A restoration company handles the cleanup inside the house.
Who do I call about street flooding?
The county lists its Road Department, 706-769-3912, for street flooding and fallen trees.
When is North High Shoals Town Hall open?
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 260 Hillsboro Road. The town clerk's number is 706-769-4289.
Which ZIP codes does this page cover?
ZIP 30621, including North High Shoals and nearby parts of the county. For Bishop, see the Bishop page.
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