Be Prepared for Thunderstorm Damage

7/17/2019 (Permalink)

Thunderstorms might look cool from a distance, but they can cause a lot of damage to your home!

Summer is a favorite for many people. Vacations, days at the park, s’mores, and more—each cementing a role for the season. But summer is also populated with thunderstorms, which occur more frequently as the weather conditions shift in their favor. Moist, rapidly rising warm air breed these storms, which can cause a number of damages. Because thunderstorms tend to be underestimated, it’s important to know how they can affect you and your home.

Flash Floods

A lot of rain in a short period of time can cause flash flooding. As we all learned last month, most people in the area are susceptible to flooding, even if they aren’t in designated flood zones. These incidents can occur unexpectedly and can close roads or even ruin parts of your home. If you live in an area prone to flooding, it’s a good idea to take precautions if you know a thunderstorm is on the way.

Wind Damage

Dark clouds and strong winds are a sure sign a storm is approaching. Some thunderstorms can even have winds stronger than 50 miles an hour! Of course, storms have been known to knock down trees, which can damage roofs and expose your home to rain. Before a storm arrives, tie down outside objects that could become airborne and—if you act well in advance—cut down sick or dead trees.

Lightning Strikes

Where there’s thunder, there’s lightning. Everyone knows that being struck by lightning can be fatal, but your home can be damaged too. For one, a direct strike to your home can start a fire, though because it often starts in places like the attic, it can go unnoticed until it’s too late. And even if it doesn’t start a fire, if lightning uses your home’s electrical wiring as a path to the ground, it can destroy electrical devices connected to the system.

To prepare, when a storm approaches, stay away from electric devices (and perhaps unplug them) and be wary of any direct hits to your house. You don’t always know there’s a fire until it’s too late!

Your Local Disaster Restoration Company

Storms have the potential to cause a lot of damage to your home. Whether it’s flooding or fire damage, thunderstorms pose a serious threat. Fortunately, our team here in Lenoir are ready and experienced to any property with storm damage, so if your home has storm damage, call our team immediately!