Flash flooding in Norman can occur rapidly, particularly during spring and summer storm surges. When rain overwhelms city storm drains and sewer systems, water doesn’t just seep in through doors and foundations; it can also back up through your home plumbing system. The result is bathtubs and toilets overflowing with dirty floodwater that spreads damage throughout your bathroom and beyond.
Flood damage cleanup for Norman properties becomes vital immediately, as this kind of water damage is destructive and hazardous. When water backs up through toilets and tubs, it carries contaminants from sewer lines and floodwater runoff, making cleanup a more complex operation than just a mop-and-bucket job. It saturates flooring, seeps behind walls, and undermines structural integrity, especially in older Norman homes with older piping and drainage design inefficiencies.
How Floodwater Backflow Occurs
When a flash flood occurs, the city’s sewer system can become backed up, causing water to flow in the opposite direction. With nowhere to go, it ends up in lower plumbing fixtures, such as basement toilets or first-floor bathtubs. In this case, the water is classified as Category 3, also known as blackwater. This type is the most hazardous due to the presence of bacteria, viruses, and chemical contaminants.
Materials that are damaged—such as drywall, baseboards, subflooring, and any porous bathroom surfaces—can begin to deteriorate almost immediately. If not addressed, this water damage can promote mold growth within 24 to 48 hours, leading to secondary damage that requires extensive remediation.
How We Assist at BISON Restoration
Our services here at BISON Restoration are flood damage cleanup, extraction, and disinfection for our neighbors. We recognize the health risks and urgency of backflow. Our skilled experts respond rapidly, prepared to address contaminated water and return your home to a safe environment.
This is the way we clean up and recover from a floodwater toilet or tub overflow:
- Emergency water extraction using powerful vacuums and pumps
- Decontamination of contaminated materials, such as water-soaked flooring, drywall, and insulation
- Calculated drying and dehumidification to prevent mold growth
- Disinfecting surfaces with approved EPA products
- Structural repair and restoration
- Insurance assistance for claim documentation
The Flood Recovery Team You Can Trust
Toilets and tubs backed up by a flash flood can quickly turn a bathroom into a biohazard area. Don’t jeopardize your health or home—BISON Restoration can handle it. We possess the necessary equipment, experience, and training to manage water damage efficiently and promptly. Call us today at (405) 225-2024 to reclaim your space from flood destruction.
