Quick answer
For water damage in Mobile City, TX, shut off your main valve first, or turn off the well pump breaker if you are on a private well. If you rent, call your park manager. The City of Mobile City lists 469-964-2172. Then call a water damage restoration company; drying should start within 24 to 48 hours. Texas insurers must acknowledge your claim within 15 days.
Do this first
Local water and septic lines.
The Rockwall County flash flood table is on the Heath page.
- Shut off the water. Shut off water at the home's main valve, often under the home near where the supply line comes up. If you rent your lot or home, tell the park manager right away.
- 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. Water under a manufactured home soaks the belly wrap and insulation and can sit for weeks, so ask for the underside to be opened, checked, and dried.
Heavy North Texas storms can flood low streets near I-30. Never drive through water over a road. Keep power off to any wet part of the home until it has been checked.
What to know about water damage in Mobile City
98%
The share of Mobile City's homes that are mobile homes, by Census Bureau estimate. About 36% are owner-occupied, so many residents rent their home or lot.
Incorporated in 1990
Mobile City began as an 8.8-acre trailer park and incorporated on January 25, 1990, so a beer, wine, and liquor store could open. Billie Easley served as the first mayor.
Sources: Mobile City, Texas, Texas Monthly
Paved after incorporation
After incorporation, the roads through the park were paved for the first time. Until fall 2007 it was the only city in Rockwall County that allowed retail alcohol sales.
Source: Mobile City, Texas
Sub-meters on each home
Water and sewage were long included in lot rent. After the park changed owners, sub-meters appeared on each home.
Source: Texas Monthly
Three lanes
Texas Monthly counted sixty mobile homes along three lanes, Ivey, Lilac, and Rose, giving the city one of the highest population densities in Texas.
Source: Texas Monthly
Homes in Mobile City
The Census Bureau counts about 118 homes, with a median home dating to 1986 and a median value of about $22,200.
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Flash flood warnings in Rockwall County
The National Weather Service issued 25 flash flood warnings that included Rockwall County from 2016 through November 12, 2026. The year-by-year count is on the Heath page.
Cost and insurance in Mobile City
How much does water damage restoration cost in Mobile City?
Most jobs run $450 to $16,000 (Angi). Flooding from rising water needs a separate flood policy. Wet belly wrap and subfloor insulation take longer.
Water removal and restoration in Mobile City
The company that answers handles water under mobile homes, burst pipes under the floor in hard freezes, water heater failures, and sewer backups, plus burst pipes, appliance leaks, drying, and septic backups.
Mobile City questions
How do I reach the City of Mobile City?
The city lists 469-964-2172 with the Texas Municipal League. If you rent, call your park manager about leaks first.
Is water still included in Mobile City lot rent?
It used to be. Texas Monthly reported that after the park changed owners, sub-meters were put on each home and residents began paying for water and sewage.
When did Mobile City incorporate?
On January 25, 1990. It began as an 8.8-acre trailer park, and its roads were paved for the first time after incorporation.
Which ZIP codes does this page cover?
ZIP 75087 within the City of Mobile City. The ZIP also covers much of Rockwall.
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