Flooding Hazards Cause Water Damage

6/18/2019 (Permalink)

Flooding to a basement in Canton, Ohio.

According to the National Weather Service (NOAA), “Approximately 75% percent of all Presidential disaster declarations are associated with flooding.” NOAA lists the most common flood hazards in the United States as:

• Flash Flooding
• River Flooding
• Storm Surge and Coastal Inundation from Tropical and Non-Tropical Systems
• Burn Scars/Debris Flows (Caused by Wildfires)
• Ice/Debris Jams
• Snowmelt
• Dry Wash (Caused by heavy rainfall in dry areas)
• Dam Breaks/Levee Failure Just because you haven’t experienced a flood doesn’t mean you won’t in the future.

In fact, 20% of all claims paid by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) were for policies in low-risk communities. On average, floods cost $3.5 billion in annual losses in the United States. When storm damage happens in Canton, Ohio and water damage happens to you, SERVPRO® of Northwest Stark County can help. We can respond to any size disaster to begin the cleanup and restoration process to get you back in your home as soon as possible. We are ready to help make it “Like it never even happened.” Call SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County at 330-497-4600!