Types of Flooding to be Aware of in Telluride

7/22/2021 (Permalink)

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Storms and Flash Floods Can Be Treacherous to Personal Safety

When it comes to property damage and lives lost, floods are second to tornadoes as the top natural disaster. Floods can influence any area in some way, and flooding can occur anywhere rain falls. As water hits the ground, it seeps into the ground. If the ground is impervious, such as concrete or asphalt, or the soil is already saturated to capacity, problems arise. Land surfaces that do not allow for percolation of stormwater often result in flooding; some can also be flash floods. 

General perception when hearing the words flood and flood damage is over the bank flooding. When filled to its capacity, the water in a river overflows its bank and goes overland nearby, posing a flood damage threat to your Telluride home if it is in the area. The water spreads and is slow-moving in flat areas and can take days to dissipate. In more mountainous regions, the floodwater flows through steep valleys, moving faster and lingering for a short time. These kinds of water movement can be dangerous and destructive.

With this type of flooding or any other, SERVPRO technicians are the ones to call when the water has affected your home. As experts in flood damage remediation, we move fast to get to your home and create a remediation plan. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.

On the other hand, flash floods can build up within six hours of the events that started them. Extremely dangerous, this fast-moving water can move heavy rocks and debris. Especially in hilly or mountainous areas,  cars can be swept along with the strong currents. 

Flood Damage Repairs

Any flooding can create much damage to your home. Depending on how high the water levels rise, not only is flooring damaged, but furniture, electronics, and other items can be affected as well. 

Our technicians have the heavy-duty truck-mounted pumps to get the standing water out of your home and the industrial fans and dehumidifiers to dry it out. We salvage any items which can be and remove the things which are beyond repair. If needed, we have other professionals help us dry out electronics.  

SERVPRO of Montrose/Telluride can assist you in any flooding situation. As soon as the floodwaters recede, get in touch with us at (970) 240-6970.