Quick answer
For water damage in Pendergrass, 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 after hours, call Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority at 706-387-2771. 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. Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority serves ZIP 30567; for a leak at the meter or a main break after hours, call 706-387-2771.
- 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 16% of the land inside Pendergrass in the high-risk flood zone, mostly along Allen Creek, Mountain Creek, and Walnut Creek. The map panels for this area took effect between 2010 and 2022. 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 Pendergrass
1,692
Pendergrass's population in 2020, up from 422 in 2010. About 71% of its homes went up in 2010 or later, and the median year built is 2015. In a new house, a failed washing machine hose, ice maker line, or crimp fitting is a common source of a sudden leak, and builder warranties often exclude water damage.
Sources: Wikipedia, Census Reporter
Chartered in 1890
Pendergrass was chartered by the Georgia Legislature on December 30, 1890, and named for J. B. Pendergrass, a local physician. US 129 crosses its northeast side, 14 miles from Gainesville, with Jefferson to the southeast and Talmo to the northwest. The city is in the Middle Oconee River watershed.
Source: Wikipedia
Water from the county authority
Federal water records list Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority as the system serving ZIP 30567. The authority is separate from county government; its office is 706-367-1741 and its after-hours water line is 706-387-2771.
Sources: US Water Score, EPA records for 30567, Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority
Not in the flood insurance program
FEMA's Community Status Book lists the City of Pendergrass as not participating in the National Flood Insurance Program, so the NFIP cannot sell or renew flood policies for buildings inside city limits. Addresses outside city limits fall under Jackson County's listing. Homeowners policies do not cover flooding, so ask an agent about private flood coverage.
Source: FEMA Community Status Book, NFIP Flood Insurance Manual
Check your ZIP
Flash flood warnings in Jackson County
The National Weather Service issued 13 flash flood warnings that included Jackson County from 2016 through November 11, 2026. The year-by-year count is on the Jefferson page.
Cost and insurance in Pendergrass
How much does water damage restoration cost in Pendergrass?
Most jobs run $450 to $16,000 (Angi). Creek flooding needs a separate flood policy. Slab homes with carpet and finished basements take longer.
Water removal and restoration in Pendergrass
The company that answers handles leaks in new subdivision plumbing, water heater and appliance failures, and storm runoff on graded lots, plus burst pipes, appliance leaks, drying, and septic backups.
Pendergrass questions
Who do I call about a leak at the meter?
Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority. Call 706-367-1741 on weekdays, or the after-hours water line at 706-387-2771. A leak on your side of the meter is the owner's to fix.
Which ZIP codes does this page cover?
ZIP 30567, including Pendergrass and nearby parts of the county.
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