Quick answer
For water damage in Odum, 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 a sewer backup, call Odum City Hall at 912-641-2178. 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 Odum runs water and sewer; call City Hall at 912-641-2178 (Monday to Thursday 8 to 5, Friday 8 to 3) 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 11% of the land inside Odum in the high-risk flood zone, mostly along Little Satilla Creek. 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 Odum
37%
Share of homes inside Odum built before 1960. Cast iron drains and old galvanized lines in homes that age crack and corrode, and they are a common source of leaks and backups.
Named for Godfrey Odum
Odum was incorporated as a town in 1907 and named for Godfrey Odum, an early settler. Like Screven, it grew up as a railroad town.
Bloodworth house
A 1910s real photo postcard shows a house on the highway in Odum built by the Bloodworth family; it still stands and is known today as the Ritch-Carter-Martin House.
Source: Vanishing Georgia, Odum
Water and sewer deposits
New water and sewer service takes a $150 deposit, $75 for each, plus a $10 admin fee, and the application is done in the city office.
Source: City of Odum, services
Little Satilla Creek
About 11% of the land in Odum, roughly 142 acres, lies in FEMA's high-risk flood zone, mostly along Little Satilla Creek.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
35 damaged homes
After Hurricane Helene in September 2024, 277 homeowners in ZIP 31555 registered for FEMA aid. Inspectors found damage at 35 homes, totaling about $340,472. Owners who did not apply are not counted.
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How often does Wayne County get flash flood warnings?
The National Weather Service issued 3 flash flood warnings that included Wayne County from 2016 through November 11, 2026, peaking at 2 in 2026. 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 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Cost and insurance in Odum
How much does water damage restoration cost in Odum?
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 Odum
The company that answers handles runoff along Little Satilla Creek, leaks in older houses, sewer backups, and water under mobile homes, plus burst pipes, appliance leaks, drying, and septic backups.
Odum questions
Who do I call about a leak at the meter or a sewer backup?
Call Odum City Hall at 912-641-2178. For a leak inside your property line, close your main valve and call a plumber.
Who handles a failing septic tank in Wayne County?
Wayne County Environmental Health, 855-473-4374, handles septic permits and failing systems. A restoration company handles the cleanup inside the house.
What happens to my deposit if I move out of Odum?
The city takes any unpaid bill out of the $150 deposit and refunds the rest when you move out of the city limits.
How old is Wayne County?
Wayne County was created in 1803, Georgia's 27th county, on land ceded by the Creek in the 1802 Treaty of Fort Wilkinson. It is named for General Anthony Wayne.
Which ZIP codes does this page cover?
ZIP 31555, including Odum and nearby parts of the county. Part of the ZIP crosses into Appling County.
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