Quick answer
For water damage in Wyldwood, TX, shut off your main valve first, or turn off the well pump breaker if you are on a private well. Aqua WSC takes leak calls 24 hours a day at 512-303-3943. 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.
- Shut off the water. Close the valve at your meter or house. Aqua WSC, which serves most of Bastrop County, takes leak reports 24 hours a day.
- 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. About 35% of Wyldwood's homes are manufactured homes. If water reached the floor, ask the crew to check the belly wrap and floor joists, not only the carpet.
The October 2015 floods left damage at 70 homes in ZIP 78612. Creeks rise fast in heavy rain. Never drive through water over a road.
What to know about water damage in Wyldwood
$831,838
Damage FEMA inspectors found at 70 homes in ZIP 78612 after the October 2015 storms and floods, the costliest water event for the ZIP in FEMA owner records.
Fast growth
Wyldwood counted 1,764 people in 1990 and 3,694 in 2020. The Census Bureau now estimates about 4,934, spread over 12 square miles.
Sources: Wyldwood, Texas, Census Reporter
Septic repairs
In Bastrop County, emergency septic repairs like tank lids or solid lines need no permit but must be reported within 72 hours.
Source: Bastrop County OSSF
Water supplier
Aqua WSC serves most of Bastrop County and runs a 24-hour line for leaks and emergencies.
Source: Aqua WSC
Homes in Wyldwood
The median home dates to 1989, and 28% were built since 2010. About 75% are owner-occupied, and the median value is about $195,700.
50 damaged homes
After the May 2015 storms and floods, 74 homeowners in ZIP 78612 registered for FEMA aid. Inspectors found damage at 50 homes, totaling about $163,891. The 2016 floods damaged 30 more homes, and the February 2021 winter storm 45. Owners who did not apply are not counted.
Freezes and rain
The NOAA weather station at Cedar Creek, about 5.4 miles away, averages 38.2 nights a year at or below 32°F and 2.1 at or below 20°F. In half of years the first freeze comes by November 19 and the last one after March 14. Pipes in outside walls, attics, and pier-and-beam crawlspaces are the first to split. It also averages 37.69 inches of rain a year, with about 11.6 days of an inch or more.
Check your ZIP
How often does Bastrop County get flash flood warnings?
The National Weather Service issued 34 flash flood warnings that included Bastrop County from 2016 through November 12, 2026, peaking at 9 in 2016. Each one means flooding is happening or about to happen.
Source: our count from the National Weather Service warning archive, Iowa Environmental Mesonet.
| Year | Warnings |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Cost and insurance in Wyldwood
How much does water damage restoration cost in Wyldwood?
Most jobs run $450 to $16,000 (Angi). Creek or rain water that rises into the house is a flood claim. Floors and walls still need moisture readings after the carpet feels dry.
Water removal and restoration in Wyldwood
The company that answers handles storm flooding, water under manufactured homes, burst pipes in freezes, and septic backups, plus burst pipes, appliance leaks, drying, and septic backups.
Wyldwood questions
Who do I call about a water leak in Wyldwood?
Aqua WSC answers 512-303-3943 24 hours a day for leaks and emergencies.
Do I need a permit to fix my septic in Bastrop County?
For most work, yes. Small emergency repairs do not, but you must report them to the county within 72 hours at 512-581-7176.
What is Wyldwood Studios?
A 75-acre development with parts set to open in 2027, according to the Bastrop EDC.
Which ZIP codes does this page cover?
The Wyldwood part of ZIP 78612. The ZIP also covers Cedar Creek.
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