How Do I Know if I Should be Concerned With Flood Damage? | SERVPRO of East Cobb County

2/23/2022 (Permalink)

No matter what type of water damage you experience, you can call SERVPRO of East Cobb 24/7 for water damage restoration and cleanup.

No homeowner wants to experience flood damage to your home, but if you do not live in an area prone to flooding, it may be something you have not seriously considered before. Flooding is something that may not feel like an immediate threat, but any homeowner is wise to consider how it could impact their home.

Floods are typically associated with hurricanes and other natural disasters, but they can have many causes. Bodies of water can rise due to heavy rains, storm drains can fail and cause a backup, or flash floods can inundate an area with moisture in a rapid fashion.

Being prepared for the reality that flooding is possible can help you put a plan of action in place so you can recover more quickly if it does impact you.

Do I Need to be Concerned With Sustaining Flood Damage?

| Should I worry about flood damage if I do not live in a flood area? | While it is required to purchase a flood insurance policy if your home is located in a flood plain, if your home lies outside of one, you may not be required to do so. However, the rise of flooding outside of these high-risk areas is significant. From 2014 to 2018, those outside of a flood risk area filed 40% of flood insurance claims, indicating that there are more areas prone to flooding than homeowners may realize.

| Should I worry about flood damage if I do not have a basement? | Many people think of basements when they think of flooding, but that is not the only area at risk when it comes to damage. Even in homes without a basement, if the ground becomes inundated with water, it can quickly seep into your home’s foundation and begin working its way into your first story.

| Should I worry about flood damage if I don’t live near water? | If you do not live near a creek, river or pond that is likely to rise in a flood, your main concern for flood damage will be flash flooding. Flash flooding can occur when storm drains and sewage systems get backed up and rapidly overflow, which can still cause serious damages.

*If water damage has occurred in your home due to a flood, SERVPRO of East Cobb is here to help. Contact us today at (770) 424-0400 or visit www.SERVPROeastcobbga.com to learn more about our flood restoration options—we’re here 24/7.