How Severe Weather Can Impact Your Greenville, NC Home Or Business

12/19/2019 (Permalink)

Severe weather can strike hard and unexpectedly in Eastern NC.

Eastern NC can see a huge variety of storm types, regardless of the time of year. From heavy rains and flooding to tornadoes and even the occasional hurricane. Any one of these storm types could easily cause damage to your home or business. Every person has their own set of circumstances that affect what happens after an unexpected storm damage. No matter what your scenario, It is important to know the types of damages that can occur.

Wind Damage

Storms with severe winds are fairly common in ENC, typically causing roof damage by ripping off your shingles or loosening your flashing, which can lead to water leaking in. Even a small leak can allow enough moisture to dampen an effected area and facilitate mold growth. If you suspect a leak in your roof, contact a professional at SERVPRO of Pitt/Greene counties to access the potential damage to ensure any mold is under control.

Flood Damage

The Tar River and all its many branches flow throughout the Greenville, NC area. Heavy rainfall can cause flash flooding and sustained storms can raise river water levels enough to potentially encroach many lower areas in Pitt and Greene counties. Such circumstances would likely require experts such as those at SERVPRO of Pitt/Greene to assess the situation and provide resolution. Our teams can help get your life back under control and your home or business cleaned up after a storm.

Lighting Damage

 While not as common as wind and water damage, lightning can be another devastating source of damage from a storm. Our homes and businesses are often excellent targets for lightning to strike, with many objects that can attract a lightning bolt which can lead to a fire. Lightning strikes are some of the most powerful events in nature, reaching temperatures over 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit; That’s nearly five-times as hot as the surface of the sun! This incredible heat and the enormous amount of electricity discharged are the cause for around 2% of all fires.

Regardless of how a fire begins, the heat and smoke damage it creates can be difficult to deal with. Let SERVPRO of Pitt/Greene take care of you and your belongings, no matter how large or small the job may be.