Water damage restoration in Hepburn Township, PA
Hepburn Township sits north of Williamsport around Cogan Station. FEMA's records count 41 properties here with repeated flood insurance claims, more than any other township except Old Lycoming.
Homes and water in Hepburn Township
The Lycoming County hazard mitigation plan counts 180 of the township’s 1,481 structures, about 12%, in the mapped floodplain. Its FEMA data from 2020 list 41 repetitive-loss properties, which are buildings with repeated flood insurance claims, and 5 of them are severe. Only Old Lycoming Township and Muncy have more.
Flash floods hit the Cogan Station area on August 9, 2024. The Williamsport Sun-Gazette reported that streams and runs overflowed their banks, nearly a dozen people were reportedly forced from their homes along Pleasant Valley and Crescent Hill roads, and rescue boats were used on Pleasant Valley Road.
About 11% of homes in Hepburn Township were built before 1940, and about 24% before 1960. The median home was built in 1979. About 87% are owner-occupied.
What water damage tends to look like in Hepburn Township
Where creeks and runs run close to houses, water damage often comes from outside. Expect:
- Flooded basements when a run or creek overflows after heavy rain. See flooded basement cleanup.
- Questions about flood coverage, which standard homeowner policies usually leave out. The county’s FEMA data show repeat flood claims in this township. See water damage and insurance.
- Mold where materials stayed wet too long. See mold after water damage.
Sending a request from Hepburn Township
Send a request with your ZIP code (17728), what happened, and whether water is still coming in. We pass it to an independent local water damage restoration company that serves Hepburn Township. They contact you to set up a visit. If no company can take it, we let you know.
Nearby towns: Lewis Township, Lycoming Township, Old Lycoming Township. All towns: service area.
Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter. Local facts: Lycoming County 2020 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (FEMA repetitive-loss data); Williamsport Sun-Gazette, August 9, 2024.