Water damage restoration in Loyalsock Township, PA
Loyalsock Township spans the Loyalsock Creek, Lycoming Creek and West Branch watersheds, and most of its homes were built since 1960.
Homes and water in Loyalsock Township
The Lycoming County hazard mitigation plan describes the Bull Run levee, 1.1 miles long and built by the state after Agnes in 1972, with the area behind it known as the Golden Strip. The plan estimates about 20% of the township’s structures are in the area that would flood if the levees failed in a 1%-chance flood.
The October 21, 2016 flash flood hit the Loyalsock and Lycoming Creek watersheds hardest, with an estimated $26 million in damage county-wide.
About 11% of homes in Loyalsock Township were built before 1940, and about 29% before 1960. The median home was built in 1975. About 73% are owner-occupied.
What water damage tends to look like in Loyalsock Township
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 Loyalsock Township
Send a request with your ZIP code (17701), what happened, and whether water is still coming in. We pass it to an independent local water damage restoration company that serves Loyalsock Township. They contact you to set up a visit. If no company can take it, we let you know.
Nearby towns: Montoursville, 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.