Water Damage & Mold Remediation in Titusville, FL
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Call (000) 000-0000Updated November 6, 2026. Local figures from FEMA and NOAA data, with sources below.
Titusville water and flood risk by the numbers
| Flood insurance claims filed since 1981 | 120[1] |
|---|---|
| Total paid on those claims (nominal dollars) | $2.3 million[1] |
| Claims filed since 2015 | 79[1] |
| Average payout per paid claim | $39,720[1] |
| Share of claims from outside FEMA high-risk flood zones | 72.5%[1] |
| Brevard County homes in a FEMA high-risk flood zone | 6.8% (17,068 of 249,193)[2] |
| Brevard County homes with NFIP flood insurance | 11.8%[2] |
| Federal major disaster declarations covering Brevard County since 2000 | 16[3] |
| Average annual rainfall (Melbourne International Airport) | 50.8 inches[4] |
| Days per year with 0.1 inch or more of rain | 73[4] |
Want the full statewide table? See Florida flood claims by city.
What the data says for Titusville homeowners
The average paid flood claim in Titusville is $39,720, about 64% of the statewide average of $61,615[1]. 66% of Titusville's claims were filed in 2015 or later, versus 44.9% statewide.
Flood claims history
FEMA records show 120 National Flood Insurance Program claims filed in Titusville since 1981, with $2.3 million paid out[1]. The events behind the most claims were Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Frances. 66% of those claims were filed in 2015 or later.
Flood zones
Being outside a mapped flood zone is not protection in Titusville. 72.5% of local flood claims with a recorded zone came from properties outside FEMA's high-risk areas[1], compared with 12.1% statewide. Standard homeowners policies generally do not cover flood damage, so these owners needed a separate flood policy to be paid.
Flood insurance gap
Only 11.8% of homes in Brevard County carry NFIP flood insurance[2], and even inside the high-risk flood zone only 47.0% are insured[2]. Uninsured flood damage is paid out of pocket, which makes fast drying to limit the damage even more important.
Rain and humidity
Titusville averages 51 inches of rain a year, with 0.1 inch or more of rain on about 73 days and 20 inches falling in June through August alone[4]. Warm, wet conditions like these are why wet drywall, carpet pad and cabinets need to be dried quickly after any leak.
Disaster history
Brevard County has been included in 16 federal major disaster declarations since 2000[3], including Hurricane Milton (2024), Hurricane Debby (2024), Hurricane Idalia (2023), Hurricane Nicole (2022).
What to do right now
- Stay away from wet electrical equipment; if reaching the breaker means walking through water, call an electrician[7][8].
- Stop the source, then photograph everything and keep receipts[9].
- Start drying within 24 to 48 hours[10]. Full step-by-step guide.
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Titusville flood claims in detail
Where in Titusville the claims are
ZIP code 32780 has the most flood insurance claims in Titusville's FEMA records: 82 claims and $1.2 million paid[1].
| ZIP code | Claims | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| 32780 | 82 | $1.2 million |
| 32796 | 37 | $1.1 million |
The storms behind Titusville's flood claims
| Event (FEMA label) | Claims | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Irma | 41 | $983,361 |
| Hurricane Frances | 6 | $0 |
| Hurricane Ian | 6 | $83,502 |
| Hurricane Jeanne | 4 | $718 |
| Hurricane Wilma | 3 | $46,355 |
| Tropical Storm Fay | 3 | $2,299 |
Hurricane Irma produced the most claims in Titusville[1]. 49 claims (41%) are not linked to a named storm or designated flood event in FEMA's records, a reminder that heavy rain and high tides cause flood damage too.
Worst years
The years with the most Titusville flood claims were 2017: 43 claims ($983,361); 2025: 21 claims ($1.1 million); 2004: 12 claims ($718); 2022: 6 claims ($83,502)[1].
Flood zone mix
Of 69 Titusville claims with a recorded flood zone: 72% in zone X/B/C (moderate to low risk), 28% in zone A (high risk)[1].
Titusville compared with nearby cities
| City | Claims (all years) | Since 2015 | Avg paid claim | Outside high-risk zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titusville | 120 | 79 | $39,720 | 72.5% |
| Cocoa | 90 | 31 | $29,947 | 71.9% |
| Merritt Island | 795 | 302 | $28,065 | 53.6% |
| Oviedo | 113 | 78 | $92,107 | 50.7% |
| Winter Park | 99 | 54 | $60,269 | 73.5% |
| Orlando | 526 | 297 | $56,779 | 33.3% |
Source: FEMA NFIP claims[1].
Florida rules in brief
- Report a new claim within 1 year of the date of loss[11]. Most homeowners insurance does not cover flood[5]. Florida water damage claims explained.
- Mold remediation over 10 square feet requires a Florida license, issued to individuals; verify it with DBPR[12][13][14]. How mold remediation works.
- Costs: national guides put typical mold remediation at about $1,100 to $6,000 and water damage restoration at about $1,300 to $6,400[15][16][17][18]. Mold cost ยท Water damage cost.
Areas served
Calls from Titusville are connected with independent providers serving Brevard County. ZIP codes include: 32780, 32781, 32783, 32796[19].
Nearby: Cocoa, Merritt Island, Oviedo, Winter Park, Orlando, Sanford.
Titusville water damage and mold questions
How many flood insurance claims have been filed in Titusville?
120 since 1981, 79 of them since 2015, with $2.3 million paid in nominal dollars[1]. The average paid flood claim in Titusville is $39,720, about 64% of the statewide average of $61,615[1]. 66% of Titusville's claims were filed in 2015 or later, versus 44.9% statewide.
Which Titusville ZIP code has the most flood claims?
32780, with 82 claims and $1.2 million paid, followed by 32796 with 37 claims[1].
Which storm caused the most flood claims in Titusville?
Hurricane Irma, with 41 claims in FEMA's records[1]. It was also the costliest, at $983,361 paid.
Can a Titusville home flood outside a flood zone?
Yes. 6.8% of Brevard County homes are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone[2], but 72.5% of Titusville claims with a recorded zone came from outside high-risk areas[1]. Most homeowners insurance does not cover flood[5], and new NFIP policies usually have a 30-day wait[6].
How much rain does Titusville get?
About 51 inches a year at Melbourne International Airport, with 20 inches in June through August and about 73 days with 0.1 inch or more[4].
Sources
Every figure on this page links to its source. Statutes are from the 2026 Florida Statutes. FEMA and NOAA figures were downloaded on 6 November 2026.
- FIMA NFIP Redacted Claims dataset, Florida records (analysis by RestoreNow USA). FEMA OpenFEMA. https://www.fema.gov/openfema-data-page/fima-nfip-redacted-claims-v2 Downloaded 6 Nov 2026. Dollar amounts are nominal (not adjusted for inflation).
- NFIP Residential Penetration Rates. FEMA OpenFEMA. https://www.fema.gov/openfema-data-page/nfip-residential-penetration-rates-v1 Data as of 2026-08-03.
- Disaster Declarations Summaries. FEMA OpenFEMA. https://www.fema.gov/openfema-data-page/disaster-declarations-summaries-v2
- U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, annual and seasonal. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals
- FloodSmart.gov home page. FEMA, National Flood Insurance Program (FloodSmart.gov). https://www.floodsmart.gov/ Accessed 6 Nov 2026.
- Buy a Flood Insurance Policy. FEMA, National Flood Insurance Program (FloodSmart.gov). https://www.floodsmart.gov/get-insured/buy-a-policy Accessed 6 Nov 2026.
- Hurricanes. Ready.gov (FEMA). https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes Accessed 6 Nov 2026.
- Safety Guidelines: Reentering Your Flooded Home. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/floods/safety/reentering-your-flooded-home-safety.html Accessed 6 Nov 2026.
- Section 627.7142, 2026 Florida Statutes. The Florida Senate (Florida Statutes). https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/627.7142 Accessed 6 Nov 2026.
- A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/mold/brief-guide-mold-moisture-and-your-home Accessed 6 Nov 2026.
- Section 627.70132, 2026 Florida Statutes. The Florida Senate (Florida Statutes). https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/627.70132 Accessed 6 Nov 2026.
- Section 468.8411, 2026 Florida Statutes. The Florida Senate (Florida Statutes). https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/468.8411 Accessed 6 Nov 2026.
- Mold-Related Services: FAQs. Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/mold-related-services/faqs/ Accessed 6 Nov 2026.
- Mold-Related Services. Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/mold-related-services/ Accessed 6 Nov 2026.
- Mold removal cost. HomeGuide. https://homeguide.com/costs/mold-removal-cost Accessed 6 Nov 2026.
- Mold Remediation Cost Guide: What to Know + How Much You'll Pay. Bob Vila. https://www.bobvila.com/articles/mold-remediation-cost/ Accessed 6 Nov 2026.
- How Much Does Water Damage Restoration Cost?. HomeAdvisor. https://www.homeadvisor.com/cost/disaster-recovery/repair-water-damage/ Accessed 6 Nov 2026.
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- US postal codes. GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). https://download.geonames.org/export/zip/