Wind Damage to Your Mayfield Heights Home

8/11/2017 (Permalink)

Fire and water damage are expected...but wind damage? It's relatively rare in our area but SERVPRO of Beachwood and Cleveland Northeast is prepared to help if you or someone you know  

“What are damaging winds?

Damaging winds are often called “straight-line” winds to differentiate the damage they cause from tornado damage. Strong thunderstorm winds can come from a number of different processes. Most thunderstorm winds that cause damage at the ground are a result of outflow generated by a thunderstorm downdraft. Damaging winds are classified as those exceeding 50-60 mph.

Are damaging winds really a big deal?

Damage from severe thunderstorm winds account for half of all severe reports in the lower 48 states and is more common than damage from tornadoes. Wind speeds can reach up to 100 mph and can produce a damage path extending for hundreds of miles.”

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