Quick answer
For water damage in Southmayd, TX, shut off your main valve first, or turn off the well pump breaker if you are on a private well. After hours, call Southmayd's water leak line at 903-267-9117. 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 Grayson County septic office and freeze data are on the Preston page, and the county flash flood table is on the Howe page.
- Shut off the water. Shut the main valve, then call the city. Southmayd runs its own water system and keeps a separate after-hours number just for water leaks.
- 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. Two thirds of Southmayd's homes are manufactured homes. Water that gets under one soaks the belly wrap and insulation, so ask for the underside to be opened and dried.
Southmayd's water system was under a boil water notice in fall 2026 until the city lifted it in early November. If a notice is on, do not use tap water for drinking or cooking.
What to know about water damage in Southmayd
67%
Share of Southmayd's homes that are manufactured homes, and 91% are owner-occupied. The median home dates to 1998.
A railroad town
Southmayd grew where the Texas and Pacific Railway crossed land granted to D. S. Southmayd. Its first store and post office opened by 1881.
Source: Handbook of Texas, Southmayd
Growing since 1990
Southmayd had 643 people in 1990 and 992 in 2000. The Census Bureau now estimates about 1,413.
Sources: Handbook of Texas, Census Reporter
Two city systems
The state lists two Southmayd water systems: the main city system and a separate one for the Westview subdivision.
Source: Texas Water Development Board
City Hall hours
Southmayd City Hall is open Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to noon.
Source: City of Southmayd
2 damaged homes
After the June 2007 storms and floods, 3 homeowners in ZIP 76268 registered for FEMA aid. Inspectors found damage at 2 homes, totaling about $11,856. Owners who did not apply are not counted.
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Flash flood warnings in Grayson County
The National Weather Service issued 39 flash flood warnings that included Grayson County from 2016 through November 12, 2026. The year-by-year count is on the Howe page.
Cost and insurance in Southmayd
How much does water damage restoration cost in Southmayd?
Most jobs run $450 to $16,000 (Angi). Storm water that comes in from outside is a flood claim. Belly wrap and floor insulation under manufactured homes hold water.
Water removal and restoration in Southmayd
The company that answers handles leaks under manufactured homes, frozen supply lines at skirting, water heater failures, and septic backups, plus burst pipes, appliance leaks, drying, and septic backups.
Southmayd questions
Who do I call about a water leak after hours in Southmayd?
The city's after-hours water leak line, 903-267-9117. During the day, call City Hall at 903-868-9420.
Was there a boil water notice in Southmayd?
Yes. KTEN reported that the city lifted it in November 2026 after correcting the water quality issue.
Why are so many Southmayd homes manufactured?
Census estimates show 67% of homes are manufactured, which means floor systems and belly wrap need close checks after any leak.
Which ZIP codes does this page cover?
ZIP 76268 and the Southmayd part of ZIP 75092.
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Local phone numbers checked November 2026: