Why Thunderstorms Can Be So Dangerous | SERVPRO of Bartow County

7/15/2021 (Permalink)

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Thunderstorms are an extremely common weather occurrence, but they can also be a dangerous one. While many thunderstorms pass without incident, there are those that do not—and between high winds, lightning, hail, flooding and other issues that thunderstorms can cause, there are many ways that the weather can turn dangerous quickly.

A thunderstorm encompasses any storm that has thunder, which also means it has lightning. Severe thunderstorms are defined as storms that contain hail that is one inch or larger and straight-line winds of 58 miles per hour or more.

Below, we will look at some of the ways this weather can cause hazards so you can stay safe the next time one blows through your area.

The Dangers Associated With Thunderstorms

Damage and Injury from Lightning Strikes - Lightning strikes are one of the most dangerous elements of thunderstorms, and it is reported that they cause around 300 injuries every year. This does not include the damage that lightning can cause to homes, such as starting a house fire or felling trees that can then fall on structures. Every thunderstorm also produces lightning, so even if you do not see it, it is a possibility.

Property Damage Due to Hail - Hail is a frightening force, and it can cause serious damage to anything it impacts. In a severe storm, when the hail in question is an inch or larger, there can be damage to unsheltered cars, injuries to humans that are not adequately covered and significant damages to the roofs and siding of homes. Hail can fall at tremendous speeds, making it a painful and powerful force.

Harm from Flash Flooding - Flooding is a serious issue, and even for areas that are not in known flood plains, it can cause quite a few problems. Flash floods can occur any time there is heavy rain for a plethora of reasons—even if storm drains back up or small ditches become filled with water, heavy rain can quickly turn these things into a life-threatening flooding scenario. Flooded roadways are also quite dangerous, as people attempt to cross them and damage their cars or begin to get carried away by the tide.

*Thunderstorms are dangerous and can cause significant damage to Bartow County homes or commercial spaces. If you have damage due to a thunderstorm, you can count on SERVPRO of Marietta West to help. Contact us 24⁄7 for more information about our storm restoration practices or give us a call at (770) 387-7455 for immediate service.