Summer Storms May Cause Water Damage | SERVPRO® of Madison/Goodlettsville

7/9/2019 (Permalink)

Summertime in Tennessee is known for popup rain showers and unexpected thunderstorms. We all have to be aware of the dangers of heavy rain, such as flash floods. Each year, around 16 million thunderstorms occur around the world. Of those, 100,000 of them occur in the United States—and 10% of those are considered severe.

Storms in the summer are not an unusual phenomenon, but there also comes a chance for flooding caused by passing thunderstorms. SERVPRO of Madison/Goodlettsville uses advanced water damage inspection and extraction equipment to help them find the moisture and to remove it as quickly as possible.  When a major flooding event occurs, we can call upon our national network of 1,700 SERVPRO franchises and special Disaster Recovery Teams if we need additional resources or personnel.

Flooding and Other Damages

South gets more precipitation than drizzly Seattle, where raingauges collect a mere 37 inches a year. Nashville soaks up 47 inches on average, according to U.S. climate data. Which means that there are many homes effected by flooding.

Hail can prove quite costly, with the NOAA estimating the damage costs reaching $1 billion per year.

Tornadoes are extremely destructive, and they can have wind speeds reaching upward of 200 mph in the worst of occurrences. Even if there isn’t a tornado, there could be significant wind.

Wind speeds with gusts can exceed 57.5 mph during a severe thunderstorm, which is more than enough to cause damage to your property Even the seemingly harmless items in your yard can turn into dangerous projectiles like tree branches. 

If a thunderstorm has resulted in water damage to your home or business, know that the team at SERVPRO® of Madison/Goodlettsville is available ²⁴⁄₇ to help with cleanup and restoration.