Common Types of Damage From Storms

1/13/2021 (Permalink)

Storm damage

What Types of Damage To Expect From Different Storms

After a disaster, such as flooding, you will need to have a remediation company come and assess the damage. However, it is still good to know what types of damage to expect from different storms.

High Winds
High winds are often associated with tornadoes and hurricanes. Severe winds can fall into the following categories:

• Straight-line winds
• Downdrafts
• Downbursts
• Microbursts
• Gust fronts
• Derechos
• Haboobs
• Bow echoes
• Tornadoes
• Cyclones

Damage from high winds can occur on your home, landscaping, and asphalt. Fallen trees and poles can damage your home. Additionally, winds can tear away window screens, siding, and roofing. In extreme situations, your roof may come completely off.

Winter Storms
Winter storms include snow, ice, and freezing rain. Blizzards and heavy snow can cause damage to your structure, roof, siding, and gutters. Additionally, they can be associated with high winds. Ice and freezing rains can lead to water damage in homes.

Hail
Hail can happen anywhere, even in Denton, TX. However, the Mid-West sees the most hail. Hail storms often occur from May to September. The ice pellets will typically range from .2 to 1.75 inches. However, they can be much larger and cause extreme damage.
Hail damage is not always noticeable at first. It is often including cracked shingles, bent vents, and damaged gutters. Additionally, siding can be damaged. The worst part about this type of storm is that the impact can damage structural materials. Hail damage requires an immediate evaluation. Otherwise, you could end up with water flooding into your home.

Lightning
Lightning storms happen everywhere and often bring fire damage. Even homes with a lightning rod could see damage to appliances, wiring, satellite dishes, antennas, communication lines, and steel structures. Unless your home is on fire, stay indoors during a lightning storm to avoid getting struck.
Storm and flood damage must be repaired quickly. Therefore, it helps if you know what types of damage are associated with different types of storms. Be on the lookout for flooding after any storm. If you are not comfortable making the repairs yourself, hire a contractor as soon as possible.