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Water in your Tucson home? Do these four things.

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  1. 1Make the power safe
  2. 2Shut off the water at the main
  3. 3Photograph it all first
  4. 4Call for help
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Every fact on this page links to its source. Last reviewed October 24, 2026.CDC Triple-I EPA Pima County University of Arizona NOAA FEMA. See all 8 sources

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What happens when you call

It is free to call, and calling commits you to nothing.

  1. A woman on the phone in her kitchen, wet towels and a bucket on the counter under a stained ceiling, a saguaro outside the window.
    1

    You call

    Tell them what happened and where. Have the address ready.

  2. 2

    We connect you

    A call network puts you through to an independent local restoration company that serves Tucson and is taking calls.

  3. A technician points to a water stain beside a ceiling vent while a homeowner listens.
    3

    They assess and quote

    If you want a visit, they look at the damage and quote their own price. Ask for it in writing.

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The first hour

In order. Stop when something is beyond what you can safely do.

  1. 01
    Before anything else

    Make it safe before you save anything

    Power off at the main switch only if you can reach it from a dry spot. Never touch anything electrical while standing in water.1

  2. 02
    Minutes 1 to 5

    Stop the water where it starts

    Close the main shutoff. Knowing where it is lets you stop a failed hose or pipe fast.2

  3. 03
    Before you move anything

    Photograph and film it first

    Photos and video before you move or throw out anything.3

  4. 04
    Today

    Call your insurance company early

    Ask what is covered and about the deadline. No permanent repairs before the adjuster visits.3

  5. 05
    Hours 1 to 48

    Start drying what you safely can

    Fans and dehumidifiers. The EPA target is dry within 24 to 48 hours.4

  6. 06
    Any time

    Know when it is not a DIY job

    Sewage or flood water from a street or wash is a job for a professional.4,5

The full first-hour checklist

Where water gets in

Where water gets into a Tucson house

Five spots to know before monsoon season. The lettered markers match the notes.

Cross-section of a flat-roofed Tucson house showing where water usually gets in: the main shutoff near the meter, the swamp cooler on the roof, washer and water heater hoses, and the roof scupper. ABCDE
  1. AMain shutoff. Find it before you need it. It stops every pipe in the house.2
  2. BSwamp cooler. A sticking float valve can run water until the tray overflows.6
  3. CWasher hoses. Check them yearly; replace every five to seven years.2
  4. DWater heater. Its supply hoses are on the same yearly check.2
  5. ERoof and scuppers. Monsoon storms bring heavy rain June to September.5

Tucson's own numbers

Almost half the year's rain arrives in three months.

Pima County lists monsoon storms in June through September, bringing heavy rain, lightning, strong winds and flash floods.5

47%

of Tucson's normal yearly rain falls in July, August and September: 5.51 of 11.61 inches (our arithmetic on NOAA's monthly normals).7

2.21″
1.98″
1.32″
NOAA NCEI monthly climate normals, 1991 to 2020, station USW00023160. Highlighted: July to September.7
Normal monthly rainfall, Tucson International Airport, 1991 to 2020
January0.84 in.
February0.84 in.
March0.56 in.
April0.24 in.
May0.2 in.
June0.23 in.
July2.21 in.
August1.98 in.
September1.32 in.
October0.67 in.
November0.56 in.
December0.96 in.

  • Flash floods travel miles

    Pima County says flash-flood water can travel miles from the storm that caused it.5

  • Most flash-flood deaths are on the road

    Nearly half involve vehicles, and about 75% happen at night.5

  • Flood cover has a 30-day wait

    A new NFIP policy generally takes effect 30 days after purchase, so it has to be bought before the storms.8

The Tucson monsoon water-damage guide

Guides for Tucson homes

Answers, by situation

Questions

Common questions

Who answers when I call the number on this site?

An independent local restoration company, connected through our call-tracking line. We are not that company and we do not answer the phone. We do not control their prices, licensing or response times.

Does it cost anything to call?

No. There is no charge to use this site or to call. The company that answers sets its own prices, so ask for a written estimate before agreeing to work.

Should I call a restoration company or my insurer first?

You can do both. Triple-I recommends contacting your insurer or agent right away, photographing the damage before you disturb it, and making temporary repairs to limit further harm.3

Will homeowners insurance cover monsoon flooding?

Usually not. Pima County says homeowner policies usually do not cover flooding, and a separate flood policy is the usual route.5 A new NFIP policy generally has a 30-day waiting period.8

How long before mold becomes the problem?

The EPA's guidance is to dry water-damaged areas and items within 24 to 48 hours; in most cases mold will not grow if they are dried within that window.4

All questions

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Sources

Each numbered note on this page points here. We read every page on October 24, 2026. Where sources disagree we say so; where we could not find a source we left the claim out. We are not affiliated with any of these organizations.

  1. CDC, Safety Guidelines: Reentering Your Flooded Home. Page updated August 24, 2026. www.cdc.gov/floods/safety/reentering-your-flooded-home-safety.html
  2. Triple-I (Insurance Information Institute), How to protect your home from water damage. No date shown (page copyright 2026). www.iii.org/article/how-to-protect-your-home-from-water-damage
  3. Triple-I (Insurance Information Institute), Settling insurance claims after a disaster. No date shown (page copyright 2026). www.iii.org/article/settling-insurance-claims-after-a-disaster
  4. U.S. EPA, A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home. Page updated February 18, 2026. www.epa.gov/mold/brief-guide-mold-moisture-and-your-home
  5. Pima County, AZ, Storm & Flooding. No date shown. www.pima.gov/459/Storm-Flooding
  6. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension (Water Wise), Swamp cooler maintenance. No date shown (page copyright 2026). extension.arizona.edu/programs/cochise-county-water-wise/water-saving-tips
  7. NOAA NCEI, U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020, Tucson International Airport (station USW00023160), precipitation. 1991-2020 normals. www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly-1991-2020&stations=USW00…
  8. FEMA FloodSmart (National Flood Insurance Program), Buy a Flood Insurance Policy. No date shown. www.floodsmart.gov/get-insured/buy-a-policy
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