Texas Winter Storm: What You Can Expect

2/10/2022 (Permalink)

There are many problems that can arise in the aftermath of a winter storm.

Like most natural disasters, storms can be unpredictable, leaving you and other occupants of your property vulnerable. Besides the well-being of yourself and others, though, you could also be facing a myriad of problems that are afflicting your home or business. In the end, you will have to pay a lot out of pocket to ensure that your property issues are resolved, especially for problems that you may have not noticed right away.

Sound stressful? Don’t worry. While storms have the potential to damage your property, by educating yourself on common problems you might face after a winter storm, you can better prepare yourself for the worst. More so, you can also be prepared by researching and hiring the most qualified services to help with property damage, such as our Dallas water damage restoration services.

What to Expect With a Texas Winter Storm 

There are many problems that can arise in the aftermath of a winter storm — too many, in fact, for us to list here. But the most common issues you should be mindful of include:

Water Damage

Some storms can cause heavy rainfall. Others can cause flooding just by the strength of their winds alone. Take, for instance, Hurricane Nicholas, which caused heavy flooding along the gulf coast back in 2021.

For winter storms, specifically, heavy snowfall can occur, resulting in massive amounts of water melting in the aftermath. Depending on the strength and severity of the storm, you will need to be aware of water damage that may take place. Even if you don’t see water damage present, perform a thorough inspection of your property. 

Because of its fluidity, water can be trapped just about anywhere, even in the tiniest crevices of your property. If you find water damage has occurred, call SERVPRO for our Dallas water damage restoration services.

Roof Damage

The high winds that spawn from powerful winter storms can easily lift just about anything, especially the tiles and shingles of roofs. With that in mind, be sure to inspect your roof once the skies are clear and it’s safe to go outside.

It’s not too difficult to notice missing shingles and tiles on a roof, but also be sure to look closely for any cracks or other forms of damage. Also, be mindful of water that could’ve seeped into your roof after the snow melts. Trapped water in the roof can provide the perfect environment for mold development.

Impact Damage

Because high winds from a storm can pick up objects, they can also put them down and even collide them onto surfaces of your property. Look outside your home or business and be on the lookout for anything that could be damaged due to impact.

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