Water removal and drying in Lake Worth, Palm Beach County

Lake Worth up close

Lake Worth gets 19 days a year with an inch of rain or more, by NOAA climate normals, against 18 for Palm Beach County. FEMA's National Risk Index puts the yearly hurricane loss here at $98 per $100,000 of building value and the coastal flood loss at $8, against $3 for the county. The hurricane figure reflects wind and rain driven through windows and roofs, and the coastal figure reflects rising water.

Census figures show 8% of homes are kept for seasonal or occasional use and 5% are mobile or manufactured homes. A seasonal owner may not see a leaking water heater or a clogged air conditioner drain line for weeks, and in a manufactured home water collects in the insulation under the floor. FEMA flood insurance records show 1.1 claims per 1,000 homes from 2016 to 2025, with an average building payment of $10,733, and 13.0% of county homes carry federal flood insurance. Lake Worth calls are handled as part of the West Palm Beach area. Owners away for the summer can ask a neighbor to check inside after storms, and the same phone line takes calls about water removal in Greenacres.

Before the crew arrives in Lake Worth

Lake Worth averages 19 days a year with an inch of rain or more, by NOAA climate normals. Heavy rain is one way water gets in here. If rain is coming through a window or door, stop what you can with towels and buckets. Close the window if it is safe. If the source is a pipe or appliance, close the main shutoff instead. Next, turn off breakers for wet rooms, and do not touch outlets or cords standing in water. Photograph the water's path, the wet floors and walls and each damaged item. Then carry rugs and electronics to a dry room and lift furniture onto blocks. Tenants, who make up 28% of local households, should let the landlord know. Lake Worth is served with the West Palm Beach area, and the line for water removal is open 24/7.