Water Damage Help in Burrillville, RI
Burrillville’s mill villages, including Pascoag, Harrisville and Oakland, grew up along the Clear and Pascoag rivers, and the town’s hazard plan records homes evacuated by flooding in 2005 and 2010. RI Water Damage Help is a free referral line: calling (401) 466-0446 connects you with an independent local water damage company.
Last updated October 29, 2026
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How has flooding hit Burrillville?
Burrillville’s hazard mitigation plan says houses around Wilson’s Reservoir had water above their floor elevations and were evacuated, as were homes on Centennial Street along the Clear River downstream.
Source: Town of Burrillville Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2021During the March 2010 floods, which FEMA declared a federal disaster (DR-1894), the plan says Centennial Street flooded again and the soil berm of a dam in Oakland was breached and sandbagged by town crews and firefighters. The dam has since been repaired.
Source: Town of Burrillville Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2021NRI NOW reported that a sprinkler pipe burst on the second floor of 75-81 Pascoag Main Street, and water ran for more than 20 minutes before it was shut off. Tenants were displaced, a ground-floor business closed, and insulation and sheetrock had to be removed.
Source: NRI NOWHow old are homes in Burrillville?
Census estimates put the median Burrillville home at 1970, and about 26% of its roughly 6,300 homes were built in 1939 or earlier, a large share of them in the old mill villages.
Data: Census ACS 2020-24
Is Pascoag in Burrillville or Glocester?
Pascoag is a village of Burrillville, and the Census Bureau tracks it as its own community within the town. (Census Reporter, Pascoag) Its ZIP code, 02859, also stretches into part of neighboring Glocester near the Pascoag Reservoir, so some Glocester addresses carry a Pascoag mailing address. (Data Commons, Census ZIP code area 02859) Burrillville’s other villages include Harrisville, Oakland, Mapleville, Glendale, Nasonville and Bridgeton. For Glocester, see water damage help in Glocester.
What do local plans say about water systems and flooding?
The 2021 hazard mitigation plan says the Eccleston Field well sites of the Harrisville Fire District, which serve about 2,000 customers in Harrisville and Pascoag, have flooded repeatedly. It records 51 flood insurance policies in force and 17 paid losses since 1978. (Town of Burrillville Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2021) A 2022 community resilience workshop noted that the town’s wastewater treatment plant sits at the lowest elevation in town next to a river, and it listed federal disaster declarations for the 2010 floods, Irene, Sandy and the 2013 and 2015 blizzards. (Burrillville Community Resilience Building summary, 2022) For homes on private wells, the EPA says wells more than 10 years old or less than 50 feet deep are likely to be contaminated after a flood even if there is no apparent damage. (EPA, private wells after a flood)
What do official sources say about flood risk in Burrillville?
- Triple-I notes that standard homeowners policies exclude flood damage, which is insured separately through the NFIP or private insurers. (Triple-I)
- According to FloodSmart, a new NFIP flood policy generally takes effect 30 days after purchase, with limited exceptions. (FloodSmart)
- The EPA says that if wet materials are dried within 24 to 48 hours of a leak, mold will not grow in most cases. (EPA)
- FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center lists the official flood zone for any Burrillville address. (FEMA Flood Map Service Center)
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- Sewer backup during a storm: sewage backup cleanup.
- Roof leaks from wind and rain: storm damage cleanup.
- Ice dams and roof-edge leaks after snow: ice dam roof leaks.
Other guides: water damage restoration, mold inspection and removal, sewage backup cleanup, cost guide, insurance FAQ.
To see how Burrillville compares with the rest of the state, check the Rhode Island flood and water damage risk by town guide.
Water damage in Burrillville, RI: common questions
Does homeowners insurance cover flooding from the Clear River or a reservoir?
Triple-I says standard homeowners policies exclude flood damage, including overflowing rivers and reservoirs. Flood coverage is sold separately through the NFIP or private insurers, and FloodSmart says new NFIP policies usually take 30 days to start.
Is Pascoag part of Burrillville?
Yes. Pascoag is a village of Burrillville. Its ZIP code, 02859, also covers part of Glocester near the Pascoag Reservoir, according to Census ZIP code data.
Is a burst pipe the same as flood damage?
Not for insurance purposes. Triple-I says flood is excluded from standard homeowners policies, while its list of perils covered by those policies includes accidental discharge or overflow of water from plumbing, heating, air conditioning or automatic sprinkler systems.
Can I get help with mold in Burrillville?
Not right now. Mold referrals aren’t available for Burrillville yet, but water damage referrals are. If mold is growing because of a recent leak or flood, a water damage company can still dry out the source.
How fast does water damage need to be dried out?
The EPA says drying wet materials within 24 to 48 hours of a leak prevents mold growth in most cases.
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