Flash Floods Information

3/1/2018 (Permalink)

Flash Flood Damage

One of the greatest places to live is in Southern California! The weather is great throughout the year and people come from all over to enjoy the climate. However, even the best climates have Mother Nature to contend with. Fast and furious storms have been known to hit Southern California causing flash floods.
Here are some flood facts from SERVPRO corporate:
Flash floods can bring walls of water 10 to 20 feet high.
Flooding can be caused by spring thawing (snow and frozen grounds melting in the spring), heavy rains, snow melt runoffs, flash floods, and mudflows.
Floods are the most widespread natural disaster aside from wildfires.
In preparation for a flood, it is important to stock up on first aid items, non-perishable foods, gallons of water, battery-operated electronics, extra batteries, and personal hygiene necessities.