Quick answer
For water damage in South Frydek, TX, shut off your main valve first, or turn off the well pump breaker if you are on a private well. For a city matter, call the City of South Frydek at 713-818-5200. 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 Sealy page has the Austin County flash flood counts and the Sealy freeze data.
- Shut off the water. Close your main valve, or turn off the well pump breaker if your home runs on a private well. A leak on your side of the meter or well is yours to stop.
- 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. Most South Frydek homes are newer and larger, and wet drywall over slab floors keeps wicking water, so ask for readings in every wet room before anything is closed up.
In major Brazos River floods, the approaches to the FM 1458 bridge go under. Never drive through water over a road. Floodwater can carry septic runoff, so treat it as contaminated.
What to know about water damage in South Frydek
2019
The year part of the Frydek community incorporated, first as the city of Gloster, after nearby land was added to Sealy's extraterritorial jurisdiction. Seven months later, voters renamed it South Frydek.
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Named for a Czech town
Czechs settled Frydek in 1895 on a league of land originally granted to Stephen F. Austin in 1831. It was probably named for Frýdek in today's Czech Republic.
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86 to 14
Residents voted 86 to 14 on May 4, 2019, to incorporate. That November, South Frydek beat Mistek as the new name by 37 votes to 33.
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FM 1458 bridge stages
On the Brazos River gauge above San Felipe, about 5 miles away, major flooding starts at 129.3 feet, when the east approach to the FM 1458 bridge goes under. The record crest is 129 feet on August 29, 2017.
Source: NOAA National Water Prediction Service, Brazos River above San Felipe
Homes in South Frydek
The median home dates to 2003 and the median value is about $382,900. About 96% of homes are owner-occupied, and the Census Bureau counts no mobile homes.
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Flash flood warnings in Austin County
The National Weather Service issued 56 flash flood warnings that included Austin County from 2016 through November 12, 2026. The year-by-year count is on the Sealy page.
Cost and insurance in South Frydek
How much does water damage restoration cost in South Frydek?
Most jobs run $450 to $16,000 (Angi). River flooding needs a separate flood policy. Wet drywall over slab floors takes longer.
Water removal and restoration in South Frydek
The company that answers handles slab and supply line leaks, well and pressure tank leaks, water heater failures, and septic backups, plus burst pipes, appliance leaks, drying, and septic backups.
South Frydek questions
How do I reach the City of South Frydek?
The city lists 713-818-5200 and a Sealy mailing address with the Texas Municipal League.
Can the Brazos River flood near South Frydek?
In major floods, yes. The gauge above San Felipe reached 129 feet during Harvey in 2017, and at 129.3 feet the east approach to the FM 1458 bridge is under water.
Is South Frydek part of Sealy?
No. It incorporated in 2019 to stay separate, though it shares ZIP 77474 and Sealy ISD.
Which ZIP codes does this page cover?
ZIP 77474 within the City of South Frydek.
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