Quick answer
For water damage in Valley View, TX, shut off your main valve first, or turn off the well pump breaker if you are on a private well. For a water or sewer emergency, call Valley View's 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 Cooke County septic office, ZIP 76272 FEMA counts, and flash flood table are on the Road Runner page.
- Shut off the water. Shut the main valve, then call the city. Valley View runs its own water and sewer, and it lists a separate number for water and sewer emergencies.
- 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. More than half of Valley View's homes were built before 1980, and 27% before 1960. Older drain and supply pipes fail at the joints, so ask for readings inside nearby walls.
On May 25, 2024, an EF3 tornado crossed southern Cooke County near Valley View, killing 7 people. Storm damage to a roof lets rain in fast, so tarp it before drying starts.
What to know about water damage in Valley View
1872
The year L. W. Lee laid out the town on his land and a post office opened. He named it Valley View, likely for the view of the Spring Creek valley.
Source: Handbook of Texas, Valley View
Railroad town
The Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway reached Valley View in 1886. The town had about 600 people by 1914 and 737 in 2000.
Source: Handbook of Texas, Valley View
Well water
Valley View's water is groundwater pumped from the Trinity Aquifer, according to the city's 2024 water quality report.
2024 tornado
The National Weather Service rated the May 25, 2024 tornado EF3 with peak winds of 140 mph. It was on the ground about 48 miles and reached EF3 where it hit new homes on County Road 200 west of town.
Source: NWS Fort Worth damage survey
City Hall hours
Valley View's utility office is open Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Sources: City of Valley View utilities, utility service agreement
Homes in Valley View
The median home dates to 1978, and 78% are owner-occupied. The median value is about $250,500.
Freezes and rain
The NOAA weather station at Gainesville, about 12.5 miles away, averages 50.3 nights a year at or below 32°F and 8.6 at or below 20°F. In half of years the first freeze comes by November 14 and the last one after March 19. Pipes in outside walls, attics, and pier-and-beam crawlspaces are the first to split. It also averages 42.75 inches of rain a year, with about 13.0 days of an inch or more.
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Flash flood warnings in Cooke County
The National Weather Service issued 36 flash flood warnings that included Cooke County from 2016 through November 12, 2026. The year-by-year count is on the Road Runner page.
Cost and insurance in Valley View
How much does water damage restoration cost in Valley View?
Most jobs run $450 to $16,000 (Angi). Water from Spring Creek or heavy rain that flows in is a flood claim. Older pier-and-beam homes need the crawlspace dried too.
Water removal and restoration in Valley View
The company that answers handles roof leaks after hail and wind, burst pipes in older homes, sewer backups, and water heater failures, plus burst pipes, appliance leaks, drying, and septic backups.
Valley View questions
Who do I call about a water or sewer emergency in Valley View?
The city's water and sewer emergency line, 903-267-9117. During office hours, call City Hall at 940-726-3740.
Where does Valley View's water come from?
Wells in the Trinity Aquifer.
How cold does it get near Valley View?
The NOAA station near Gainesville averages about 50 nights a year at or below 32°F and about 9 at or below 20°F.
Which ZIP codes does this page cover?
The Valley View part of ZIP 76272. The ZIP also covers Road Runner.
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