6 Useful Tips for Heavy Rains

6/16/2020 (Permalink)

Heavy Rainfall can bring forth floods. Beware.

There’s something about rain that can be very soothing and calming. It might even bring an inviting melancholy mood as we reminisce happy memories while listening to the rain’s pitter-patter but let’s be cautious. Days of rain, especially heavy rains, can lead to experiences that no one, EVER, wants to think about again. Unfortunately, flooding and sewer back up in your basement can be a result of heavy rain.

What is Heavy Rain?

If you were born and raised in the Midwest, have a monthly subscription of the Farmer’s Almanac, or have a rain gauge in your front yard, you may already know what’s considered heavy rain… According to the National Weather Service, Heavy rainfall is more than .49 inches of rainfall per hour. Heavy rainfall in a short amount of time can lead to flash floods that can damage homes and farmland. We want to share a few tips in case rain wants to sneak inside your home.

Safety Tips during Heavy Rains

1. Check your basement for any water seepage.
2. Check on your sump pump and make sure it’s working. Consider getting a battery-operated one as a backup.
3. If you use your basement as storage, make sure your treasured contents are inside durable waterproof totes.
4. Make sure your humidifier in the basement is on.
5. Always have an emergency kit ready for any type of disaster.
6. Listen up to the weather forecasts on local media.

Beware of Floods

Visit Ready.gov for Flood Safety Tips! This is a great resource to better prepare yourself in case heavy rainfall leads to flooding inside your home and neighborhood. Something really important to consider is your home insurance and whether it covers flood or water damage and to which extent.

If you experienced water damage inside your home, give SERVPRO of Black Hawk County a call.

We are here to help. Call 319.268.1521.