A Flooding Can Affect Anywhere

6/15/2018 (Permalink)

According to The National Weather Service (NOAA) "According seventy-five percent of all presidential disaster declarations are associated with flooding" NOAA lists the most common flood hazards in the United States as:

1. Flash flooding.
2. River flooding.
3. Storm surge and coastal inundation from tropical and non-tropical systems.
4. Burn scars/debris flows (Caused by wildfires)
5. Ice/debris jams.
6. Snow-melt.
7. Dry wash (Caused by heavy rainfall in dry areas).
8. 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 polices in low-risk communities. On average, floods cost $3.5 billion in annual losses in the U.S and commercial flood claims average more than $75,000.

It is always best to be prepared for any scenario of a disaster that may come whether it is floods, rain storms, and flash flooding. SERVPRO of Walnut is always here to help!