South Bellmore has no official boundary. Local usage and reference sources describe it as the part of Bellmore south of Merrick Road, and some descriptions push the line south to Sunrise Highway. Our office address, 2410 Merrick Road, sits on that road, so a South Bellmore call is a short drive for the crew.
If water is in your house right now, shut off the supply if a pipe is running, keep out of any room where water has reached outlets, and call the line. The steps below explain what to do while you wait.
Where South Bellmore sits
Bellmore is a hamlet and census-designated place in the Town of Hempstead, on the South Shore of Nassau County and about 6 miles north of Jones Beach State Park. The 2020 Census counted 16,297 people and 5,776 housing units in about 3.0 square miles, and roughly half a square mile of that area is water.
That mix of close-set streets and nearby bays is why South Bellmore water calls look different from calls in the northern part of town. Merrick Road runs east to west through the hamlet, with Sunrise Highway and the Southern State Parkway farther north, and the streets south of Merrick Road are closest to the tidal water that drains toward the bays.
What has been reported about flooding near South Bellmore
Flood history here comes from three kinds of source: the National Weather Service, the Town of Hempstead and local newspaper reports. The table separates them, and it says how far each report reaches. Most reports cover Bellmore as a whole, and only some name South Bellmore streets.
| Year | Source | What was reported |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 (Hurricane Irene) | National Weather Service | Water up to 4 feet deep in Bellmore, with no street named |
| 2012 (Hurricane Sandy) | Local press | Several feet of water in parts of South Bellmore, and low streets south of Merrick Road flooding first when tidal water came back through storm drains |
| 2014 | Local press | About 5.2 inches of rain in six hours, with flooding at Newbridge Road and Sunrise Highway |
| 2019 | Long Island Herald | Shore Road, from Williams Court to Kerry Lane, described as chronically flooded by a Town of Hempstead council member |
| 2020 | Local press | A flash flood warning, with flooding reported on Linden Street from Newbridge Creek and on Wyckoff Avenue |
These reports do not say that your house flooded or will flood. Neighborhood-specific FEMA flood-zone status is not verified on this page, so check the FEMA flood map for your address and ask the Town of Hempstead Building Department about your lot.
The line is open around the clock. Call, describe what you see, and a crew is sent the same day when available.
Storm drains, tides and what comes back up
The Herald reported in 2019 that the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy, about 11 feet, forced saltwater into storm drains here. The newspaper said the drains discharge toward the bays to the south, so a high tide or a surge can back water up onto streets.
The Town planned road raising of at least four feet, new drainage and check valves on Shore Road, with New York State funding set aside for flood work in Bellmore and Merrick. Those timelines date from 2019, so ask the Town where the work stands today.
The practical point for a homeowner is what that water is. Water that comes back through drains or in from the street carries sewage and debris, so it counts as contaminated. Do not wade in, do not run a household vacuum on it and do not rely on fans. The pages on sewage backup cleanup and basement water damage cleanup explain what a crew removes and why porous materials often cannot be saved.
Water damage that has nothing to do with a storm
Many South Bellmore calls start indoors. A supply line splits under a sink, a washer hose lets go, a water heater tank fails or an upstairs pipe drips for days before anyone sees a stain. These losses are usually clean water at first, which is easier to dry, but they spread fast through drywall, subfloors and insulation.
We find the extent with moisture meters and a thermal camera, then remove standing water with water extraction equipment and dry the structure with air movers and dehumidifiers. See burst pipe water damage and appliance leak water damage for the steps in each case, and structural drying for how readings decide when equipment leaves.
If water is coming in now: before we arrive
Close the supply
If a pipe or appliance is the source, shut the nearest valve or the main. If the water is coming from outside, do not go out to look for the cause.
Stay out of standing water
Water that reached outlets or the panel can be live. If you see sparks, smell gas or cannot reach the panel dry, leave and call 911 or the utility.
Treat drain water as contaminated
Water that rose through a floor drain or toilet should not be touched with bare hands. Keep children and pets out.
Raise what is safe to lift
Move papers, electronics and small items off the floor if you can do it without stepping into the water.
Take photos first
Photograph the water line, the source and damaged items before anything is moved, because your insurer will likely ask.
Call the 24/7 line
Tell us where the water is, where it came from and how long it has been there. We explain scope and price before work starts.
Flood coverage and your policy
The New York State Department of Financial Services says a typical homeowners or renter policy does not cover flood damage, and a separate policy through the National Flood Insurance Program may. Some policies cover water back-up or sewage damage by endorsement, but that coverage is often excluded when the back-up comes from a flood.
Read your own policy and ask your insurer, and report the loss as soon as possible. Keep photos, moisture readings and receipts, and do not throw away damaged items until the insurer says you can. We document what we find, but your insurer decides what is covered.
Nearby places and which page to read
South Bellmore is part of the same hamlet as the rest of Bellmore. The hamlet just north is North Bellmore, and our service area page lists the other towns we reach. Freeport, about three miles west, has its own page at water damage restoration in Freeport, because its canal flooding is recorded differently.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, the dispatch line never closes, and a South Bellmore call is a short trip from our Merrick Road address. We offer same-day response when available but cannot name an exact arrival time, so call early.
It has no official boundary. Sources describe it as the part of Bellmore south of Merrick Road, and some extend it south of Sunrise Highway. Give us your street address and we will confirm we cover it.
Treat it as contaminated. Stay out of it, keep children and pets away and call the line. A crew removes the water, discards materials that cannot be cleaned and dries the structure.
Often not. New York State guidance says a typical policy does not cover flood damage, while some policies cover water back-up by endorsement. Check your policy and ask your insurer before you decide.
Yes, with moisture meters and a thermal camera. Hidden moisture is common after pipe and appliance leaks, and readings show where to dry and when the job is finished.
This page does not verify that for any street. Look up your address on the FEMA flood map and ask the Town of Hempstead Building Department about permits and elevation questions.
Call the line any hour and describe what you see. We will explain the scope and price before work starts.