Why Thunderstorms Should Be Taken Seriously | SERVPRO of East Cobb

5/7/2021 (Permalink)

Thunderstorms can pop up at any moment in Cobb County. Contact SERVPRO of East Cobb if you experience any storm or water damage.

When it is warm outside, conditions are often favorable for thunderstorms to develop—and this leads to them happening on a fairly regular basis. Thunderstorms are often disregarded due to their regularity, but it is important to note that every thunderstorm carries the potential to do serious damage and should thus be taken seriously.

In the event of a thunderstorm, there is always thunder and lightning that accompany the rain. Severe thunderstorms are even more dangerous as they contain winds above 58 miles per hour and hail that is larger than an inch in diameter. Severe weather is something that should never be discounted and always taken seriously.

A Look at What Dangers Thunderstorms Can Cause

Damage and Injury from Lightning Strikes - Whenever there is thunder, there is also lightning—which can be quite dangerous if it strikes toward the ground. Around 300 injuries each year occur due to lightning, which does not include the serious property damage that it can cause by starting fires or striking down trees.

Property Damage Due to Hail - Though not every thunderstorm contains hail, the ones that do are generally more serious than the ones that do not. Hail can fall with tremendous speeds from the sky, causing damage to anyone who is not adequately sheltered. Additionally, hail can cause serious property damage if it impacts the roof or siding of a home, as it can provide easy access for water damage to begin.

Harm from Flash Flooding - Flash flooding is an extremely dangerous force because of how suddenly it can come about and the fact that it can occur nearly anywhere. During periods of heavy rain, storm drains can become overwhelmed and begin to overflow, causing flash flooding conditions that can be deadly. Just a few inches of water can knock an adult off their feet or move a car, so never come into contact with flood water if it can be avoided.

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Restoring storm- and flood-damaged properties is the cornerstone of our business. Our highly trained professionals use specialized equipment and advanced training to quickly restore your East Cobb property to pre-storm condition. We’re dedicated to responding immediately, which helps to minimize secondary damage.

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Thunderstorms are dangerous and can cause significant damage to homes or commercial spaces. If you have damage due to a thunderstorm, you can count on us to help. Contact us 24⁄7 for more information about our storm restoration practices.