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Plumbing in Southern Shores: warm winters spare most pipes, but; 22% of homes in Dare County were built before 1980, when galvanized and older pipes were common; flash floods here can back up drains.
In Dare County, July highs average about 87°F and January lows about 36°F, with roughly 52 inches of rain a year.
Over the last 10 years the National Weather Service recorded damaging thunderstorm winds, flash floods and hailstorms in Dare 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 Dare County was built around 1991, about 35 years ago, and 22% were built before 1980.
Dare County has had 22 federal disaster declarations in the last 25 years, most often for hurricanes; the latest was Severe Winter Storm (2026).
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Leaks under sinks, water-heater failures and slow drains are the usual calls; a yearly look at the water heater and shut-offs prevents most surprises.
Galvanized steel and polybutylene pipes are past their life in most homes — low pressure, rusty water or repeated leaks are the signs.
Yes if water is spreading or near electrics — turn off the main and choose Emergency when you book; we call you at the first opening.
These are Dare County figures — more about homes in Kill Devil Hills.
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