Quick answer
For water damage in Northmoor, MO, 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 the city's water line at 816-741-3960. Then call a water damage restoration company; drying should start within 24 to 48 hours. Missouri insurers must acknowledge your claim within 10 working days.
Do this first
Local water and sewer lines.
The Platte County flash flood table and Kansas City airport freeze data are on the Lake Waukomis page.
- Shut off the water. Close the valve at your house. For a leak at the meter or in the street, call the city's water service line at 816-741-3960.
- 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. Northmoor sets its own sewer rates. For a backup that hits every drain, call City Hall at 816-741-6071 during office hours and keep photos for your claim.
On May 4, 2003, a tornado damaged or destroyed 25 to 30 Northmoor homes and hit City Hall. Roof and window damage lets rain in fast after a storm.
What to know about water damage in Northmoor
25 to 30
Northmoor homes damaged or destroyed by the May 4, 2003 tornado, as reported when the governor toured the city. City Hall and the police station were also damaged.
Source: The New York Times, May 5, 2003
A violent night for Kansas City
The Weather Service counted nine tornadoes in its Kansas City area on May 4, 2003, including two F4s, with 223 homes destroyed and 1,103 damaged.
Sewer rates
Northmoor lists a residential sewer rate of $60.48 and says Kansas City Water raised water and sewer rates for 2024 to 2025.
FEMA after 2003
After the May 2003 storms and tornadoes, five homeowners who listed Northmoor as their city registered for FEMA housing aid.
Homes in Northmoor
The median home dates to 1966 and about 76% were built before 1980. About 69% are owner-occupied, and about 4% are mobile homes.
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Flash flood warnings in Platte County
The National Weather Service issued 51 flash flood warnings that included Platte County from 2016 through November 12, 2026. The year-by-year count is on the Lake Waukomis page.
Cost and insurance in Northmoor
How much does water damage restoration cost in Northmoor?
Most jobs run $450 to $16,000 (Angi). Storm water that enters from outside is a flood claim. Mobile homes need the belly wrap opened and insulation checked.
Water removal and restoration in Northmoor
The company that answers handles storm and roof leaks, burst pipes, sewer backups, water heater failures, and leaks in mobile homes, plus burst pipes, appliance leaks, drying, and septic backups.
Northmoor questions
Who handles water in Northmoor?
The city. Call the water service line at 816-741-3960.
When is Northmoor City Hall open?
Tuesday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 816-741-6071.
Was Northmoor hit by the 2003 tornado?
Yes. About 25 to 30 homes were damaged or destroyed on May 4, 2003.
Which ZIP codes does this page cover?
The Northmoor parts of ZIPs 64151 and 64150.
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