Water stains on walls or ceilings: Yellow, brown, or dark spots are a common sign of water damaged drywall. If these stains appear after a snowstorm, an ice dam could be the cause.

Fact checked by Marcus ReevesFact checked by Marcus Reeves A water stain on a ceiling should never be ignored—even if the water damage has dried out. It could indicate a larger problem, such as ...

How to Identify Water in Your Walls It’s important to know how to find water leaking in a wall before you can stop it and fix the wall.