A Railroad Stop Renamed Twice
Woodburn has gone by three names since Joseph Edgerton and Joseph Smith platted it in 1865: Phelps Station, then Woodburn later that same year, then briefly 'Shirley City' starting in 1895 before reverting permanently to Woodburn in 1956. Through all three names, it has sat in Maumee Township, named for the same river system that converges at Fort Wayne.
Storm and Water Exposure in Maumee Township
Maumee Township's name reflects its place in the same broad river watershed responsible for Fort Wayne's flood history, including the severe March 1982 flood, and Woodburn shares the flat, clay-heavy terrain that holds storm runoff near the surface across the region. Homes in the township should plan for the same rapid-rise storm risk that affects the wider Fort Wayne area.
Water Damage Restoration Services for Woodburn Homes
What to Do First in Woodburn
Document the source and extent of the water and shut it off if it's safe to do so. We'll help connect you with a matched local provider; this site does not promise emergency response times.