Storm Water & Flood Cleanup in Mustang, OK

Mustang is a Canadian County city south of Yukon, with mostly newer neighborhoods built on fairly flat ground. When a slow-moving storm dumps heavy rain, water can collect in yards, pool against foundations and come into slab homes under exterior doors or through the garage.

Outside water is treated differently from a clean pipe leak because it carries soil and contaminants, so soaked carpet pad and drywall usually can't be saved. It's also treated differently by insurance: standard homeowners policies typically exclude flood, which is covered by separate flood insurance. Call your insurer to ask what applies to your situation. Afterward, ask about grading, gutters and downspout extensions that move water away from the house. While water is still coming in, move furniture and boxes off the floor, keep children and pets out of it, and stay clear of any wet area near outlets, extension cords or a garage freezer. Take photos and video of where the water entered and how high it reached before anything is torn out.