Water damage restoration in Jersey Shore, PA
Nearly half of Jersey Shore's structures sit in the mapped floodplain, the highest share in Lycoming County.
Homes and water in Jersey Shore
The Lycoming County hazard mitigation plan counts 1,076 of Jersey Shore’s 2,345 structures, about 46%, in the mapped floodplain, the highest share in the county. The National Weather Service gauge at Jersey Shore lists flood stage at 26 feet and says most of the borough next to the river floods at 32 feet. Its record crest was 38.2 feet during Agnes in 1972.
Most homes here are old, too: Census estimates put about 62% of them before 1940.
About 62% of homes in Jersey Shore were built before 1940, and about 78% before 1960. About 70% are owner-occupied.
What water damage tends to look like in Jersey Shore
Near the river and creeks, water damage often comes from outside. Expect:
- Flooded basements after high water, long rain or snowmelt. See flooded basement cleanup.
- Questions about flood coverage, which standard homeowner policies usually leave out. See water damage and insurance.
- Mold where materials stayed wet too long. See mold after water damage.
Sending a request from Jersey Shore
Send a request with your ZIP code (17740), what happened, and whether water is still coming in. We pass it to an independent local water damage restoration company that serves Jersey Shore. They contact you to set up a visit. If no company can take it, we let you know.
Nearby towns: Lycoming Township, Old Lycoming Township, Woodward 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; National Weather Service, West Branch Susquehanna at Jersey Shore gauge.