Understanding Wind Damage in the Allen Area | SERVPRO of Allen

6/5/2023 (Permalink)

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Wind is an interesting weather phenomenon. Soft, gentle breezes on a warm summer day can feel like a gift, while strong winds during a severe storm can be scary and even dangerous.

Strong wind is often associated with severe weather, but it can also occur even when it is sunny outside. In any case, experiencing wind damage during either scenario can be frustrating and overwhelming to deal with.

<h3the-wind-blows">When the Wind Blows

Most reported damaging wind comes alongside thunderstorms, and even more so when tornadoes touch down. You should always obey weather warnings in these types of situations.

Thunderstorms can carry many different threats, including high wind speeds. Wind can easily reach 60 miles per hour and can knock around yard debris with ease.

Straight-line winds are a little more powerful than a regular wind gust. These winds don’t have any rotation in them, which leads to intense bursts of destruction. Straight-line winds can reach up to 100 miles per hour.

Winds associated with tornadoes can take on many forms, even multiple different kinds at once! Tornadoes can produce straight-line winds, downdrafts and micro or macrobursts that can cause complete devastation to your home and property.

Here in Allen, we need to be on the lookout for tornadoes as our risk for experiencing a few every year is very high. If you lived or worked in the Allen area in 2015, you remember how destructive that F4 tornado was, so it is important to take shelter during any tornado warning.

<h3home-damage-due-to-wind">Preventing Home Damage Due to Wind

Wind can cause a wide variety of home damage. It can topple trees, blow around yard debris and furniture and even damage power lines. If the wind blows hard enough, it can upend mobile homes and cars.

Staying safe during a wind advisory or warning involves being alerted to the changing weather patterns. If you have enough notice, go outside and secure any loose objects like your propane tanks, patio furniture and trash cans. Throughout the year, keep your trees trimmed and remove any fallen branches or limbs before a storm arrives.

When the wind starts to blow, head inside and avoid the windows. Strong winds can easily pick up yard debris and toss it into your glass. After the storm has passed, take a walk around your property to look for damages.

Damage may be obvious if something like a fallen tree lands on your roof, or a single shingle may be missing. Even one missing shingle can cause water issues throughout your home. If you do need help recovering from home damage, our SERVPRO of Allen restoration team is ready to help. Call us ²⁴⁄₇ for a quick recovery.

Has your home been damaged by wind? Call us and get things cleaned up fast.