Storm and Tornado Water Damage Restoration in Owasso, OK

What should you do right after a storm damages your home?

Make sure everyone is safe first, then stop more water from getting in, then document the damage. Water damage can wait a few minutes; a gas leak, a downed power line or a weakened ceiling can't.

Check for danger. If you smell gas, see downed power lines or the structure looks unsafe, get out and call 911 or the utility company.

Stay out of unsafe rooms. Don't walk under a sagging ceiling or into a room with a damaged roof overhead.

Shut off power to wet areas only if the breaker panel is dry and safe to reach.

Stop more water if you safely can. Put buckets under drips, cover broken windows with plastic, and move belongings away from the water.

Photograph everything. Start with the outside damage (roof, windows, siding), then the water inside.

Call us, and call a roofer to cover the roof opening.

How does storm wind turn into water damage inside your home?

Storm wind and hail open the house, and rain does the rest. Once shingles are torn off, roof decking is exposed or a window is broken, rain runs straight into the attic or the room. It soaks the blown-in insulation, comes through the ceiling and runs down inside the walls to the floor.

That's why storm water damage is often worse than it looks from below. By the time a ceiling stain appears, the insulation above it may already be soaked across a wide area.

What does storm water damage look like inside?

Attic: wet, matted blown-in insulation and damp roof decking

Ceilings: stains, bubbling paint, sagging drywall or water through light fixtures

Walls: water running down inside the wall cavity, swollen baseboards

Windows and doors: water at the sill, soaked trim and carpet below

Floors: wet carpet and pad, water under vinyl plank or laminate

Who handles the roof, and who handles the water?

A roofer covers and repairs the roof. A water damage company removes the water and dries the inside of your home. You need both after most storms, and the inside work should start as soon as the opening is covered, so the water doesn't keep spreading while you wait for the roof repair.

How do we restore storm water damage?

Inspect the attic, ceilings, walls and floors to see how far the water went.

Extract standing water from floors and carpet.

Remove soaked insulation, ceiling drywall and carpet pad that can't be dried.

Dry the structure with air movers and dehumidifiers, with moisture readings until it's dry.

Clean and treat affected areas to help prevent mold.

Document each entry point and the water damage for your adjuster.

How do you document storm damage for insurance?

Photograph where the storm got in first, then the water damage inside, so the cause and the result are clearly connected. Adjusters want to see the opening (missing shingles, torn flashing, a broken window) and the damage it caused.

Photos of the roof and windows from the ground, plus hail on the ground if any fell

Photos and video of every wet room, before anything is removed

Notes on the date and time of the storm

Receipts for tarps, plastic and any emergency repairs

Many Oklahoma policies have a separate wind and hail deductible, and storm damage is handled differently from outside flooding. Check your own policy. Read more: Water damage insurance claims in Owasso

Recent severe weather in Owasso

Owasso sits in a storm-prone part of Green Country. In recent years the city has seen a strong tornado in May 2024, an EF1 tornado that damaged Owasso homes in April 2025, and repeated spring storms with hail and heavy rain. Bird Creek flooding in May 2019 led Owasso police to encourage people living in the floodplain to leave their homes.

Nearby towns get the same storms. See our pages for Collinsville,Claremore and Catoosa.

How do you choose who works on your home after a storm?

After a big storm, crews from out of town knock on doors across Owasso. Take a few minutes before you sign anything.

Get a local phone number and a way to reach the company after the job is done.

Ask for a written scope of the work before it starts.

Don't feel pressured to sign the same day.

Read anything that mentions your insurance payment carefully before you sign.

Related help

Roof leak and ceiling water damage

water through the ceiling, hail leaks and wet attic insulation

Flood cleanup

when storm water comes in from outside, under doors

All water damage services in Owasso

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to go back inside after a tornado?

Only after you've checked that there's no gas smell, no downed lines touching the house and no major structural damage. Stay out of rooms with a damaged roof overhead or a sagging ceiling. If you're unsure, wait for the fire department or utility company to clear it.

Rain is still coming through my roof. What can I do?

Put buckets under the drips, move belongings away and cover what you can with plastic. Don't climb on a wet or damaged roof. Call a roofer to cover the opening, and call us to start removing the water inside so it doesn't keep spreading.

Does homeowners insurance cover water damage from a storm?

Most homeowners policies cover water that gets in through an opening the storm created, such as a damaged roof or broken window. Rising outside floodwater is usually not covered without flood insurance. Wind and hail deductibles may apply, so check your policy.

Is storm water damage the same as flood damage?

No. Storm water damage usually means rain got in through an opening the wind or hail created. Flood damage means outside water rose and came in at ground level. Insurance treats them differently, and floodwater is more likely to be contaminated.

Can mold grow after storm damage?

Yes. Wet insulation, drywall and framing can start growing mold if they stay damp, especially in warm, humid weather. Removing soaked materials and drying the structure quickly is the best way to prevent it.

My power is out after the storm. Can drying still start?

Drying equipment needs electricity, but removing standing water and soaked materials still slows the damage. Once power is back, drying can run at full strength. Keep wet rooms closed off and call us so the work starts as soon as possible.

Storm damage in your Owasso home? Call now.

The water that came in during the storm keeps spreading after the storm passes. Call us as soon as it's safe.

Serving Owasso, Collinsville, Claremore, Catoosa and nearby areas