Lexington County plumbing and water damage help
Weather alerts, water utilities, permits and plumbers for Lexington County, SC (county seat: Lexington).
What weather threatens plumbing in Lexington County?
Short answer: In the last 12 months, the National Weather Service issued 14 freeze or cold, 30 flood, 4 winter storm and 0 tropical alerts covering Lexington County, as of October 30, 2026.
Lexington County borders Newberry County across Lake Murray and holds Chapin, Irmo, Lexington, West Columbia, Cayce and Batesburg-Leesville. Lake houses and second homes around Lake Murray are often empty in winter, which is when an unnoticed burst pipe does the most damage. Water service is split among several utilities, including the Joint Municipal Water and Sewer Commission, the City of Columbia and town systems, so check your bill to see who to call.
Weather alerts for Lexington County
No active weather alerts for the area right now. Water and weather center
Recent flood, freeze and tropical alerts in Lexington County
National Weather Service flood, freeze, winter and tropical alerts covering Lexington County, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of NWS products.
| Issued | Alert | Product |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Flood Warning | NWS text (CAE) |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Flood Advisory | NWS text (CAE) |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Flash Flood Warning | NWS text (CAE) |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Flood Advisory | NWS text (CAE) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Flash Flood Warning | NWS text (CAE) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Flood Advisory | NWS text (CAE) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Flash Flood Warning | NWS text (CAE) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Flash Flood Warning | NWS text (CAE) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Flood Advisory | NWS text (CAE) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Flood Advisory | NWS text (CAE) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Flood Advisory | NWS text (CAE) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Flood Advisory | NWS text (CAE) |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Flood Advisory | NWS text (CAE) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Flood Advisory | NWS text (CAE) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Flood Advisory | NWS text (CAE) |
Who to contact in Lexington County
- Water and sewer: your water provider is on your water bill. Homes on wells and septic: see wells and septic.
- Forecast office: NWS Columbia, SC.
- Permits: water heater replacements, re-pipes and sewer line work usually need a plumbing permit. Start at the Lexington County government website.
- Licenses: In South Carolina, residential plumbing work over $500 requires a license from the Residential Builders Commission at the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR). Commercial plumbing work over $10,000 is licensed by the Contractor's Licensing Board. Check either on the LLR license lookup before you hire. License lookup.
- Insurance questions: South Carolina Department of Insurance, 803-737-6160.
Plumbers based in Lexington County
Listings are businesses with an office in or near Lexington County. Many others serve the whole area; see the full directory.
Nearby
- Chapin
- Irmo
- Lexington
- West Columbia
- Cayce
- Batesburg-Leesville
- Newberry County
- Saluda County
- Laurens County
- Union County
- Fairfield County
- Richland County
Common questions in Lexington County
Does Lexington County get freeze warnings?
In the last 12 months the National Weather Service issued 14 freeze, frost or cold alerts covering Lexington County (as of October 30, 2026). Even a few hard freezes a year can split pipes in crawl spaces and exterior walls. Freeze prep.
How often does Lexington County get flood alerts?
30 flood watch, warning or advisory alerts in the last 12 months. Homeowners policies do not cover flood. Flood vs water damage.
Who do I call about a water main break or boil-water notice in Lexington County?
Your water utility, shown on your water bill. What to do during a boil-water notice.
How do I check a plumber working in Lexington County?
In South Carolina, residential plumbing work over $500 requires a license from the Residential Builders Commission at the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR). Commercial plumbing work over $10,000 is licensed by the Contractor's Licensing Board. Check either on the LLR license lookup before you hire. License lookup.