Flood Information and How SERVPRO can help

5/19/2020 (Permalink)

Storm and flood damage can be devastating. Immediate action is needed, and you need the company with storm damage experience.

Many areas of the SERVPRO of Benton, Jasper, Newton & Southern Lake Counties territory are at risk for floods.

Floods are Common

Floods can happen during heavy rains and when bodies of water reach flood stage. They can occur quickly, or over a period of time with extended rain. Floods are the most common and widespread weather-related natural disaster.

Flash Floods

Flash floods occur when excessive rain water causes rapid rising of bodies of water in a short amount of time. They are dangerous because they combine the destructive power of a flood with speed and unpredictability. Flash floods can happen with little to no warning

Storm drains can become overwhelmed during heave rains, which leads to flooded roads and buildings.  

Detection

The main tools used to detect heavy rainfall associated with floods are satellite, lightning observing systems, radar, and rain gauges. 

Forecasting

Although forecasters can usually tell in advance when conditions are right for flash floods to occur, there is often little lead time for an actual warning.

Stay Safe

Even with a large or tall vehicle, please don't try to drive through flood water. You can't accurately gauge how deep the water is, and as little as 6" of fast moving water can sweep almost any vehicle off the roadway. You also can't determine the condition of the ground beneath the water - the road could be washed out or a sinkhole may have developed.

How Can SERVPRO Help?

Flooding causes more damage in the United States than any other severe weather related event.  

Storm and flood damage can be devastating. Immediate action is needed, and you need the company with storm damage experience. SERVPRO of Benton, Jasper, Newton & Southern Lake Counties as the expertise and the resources to handle any size disaster and can respond immediately to storm and flooding conditions.

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NSSL:NOAA Frequently Asked Questions

The National Severe Storms Laboratory and the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration provide insight into commonly asked questions about floods and other weather-related disasters. Check out the Frequently Asked Questions about floods.