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Water & mold restoration in Houston: Kent County has seen damaging thunderstorm winds and floods in the last 10 years, with hail up to 1 inches; about 45 inches of rain fall a year.
In Kent County, July highs average about 87°F and January lows about 26°F, with roughly 45 inches of rain a year.
Over the last 10 years the National Weather Service recorded damaging thunderstorm winds, floods and hailstorms in Kent County, with hail up to 1 inches across. After a storm, a quick roof and gutter check catches damage before it turns into a leak.
The typical home in Kent County was built around 1997, about 29 years ago, and 31% were built before 1980.
Kent County has had 12 federal disaster declarations in the last 25 years, most often for hurricanes; the latest was Severe Winter Storm (2026).
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Stop the water if you can, switch off power to wet areas, take photos and call — mold can start in 24–48 hours.
Sudden leaks often are, slow leaks and floods often are not — the pro documents everything for your claim.
These are Kent County figures — more about homes in Dover.
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