Localized Flooding Causes Water Damage in New Baltimore Home?

2/13/2024 (Permalink)

We respond to storm damage emergencies 24 hours a day in Macomb County.

Our Mount Clemens and New Baltimore teams have been restoring storm damage in New Baltimore for many years. Flooding during a thaw following a winter storm can cause significant property damage due to a combination of factors. As temperatures rise and snow and ice begin to melt, several mechanisms come into play that can lead to this damage.

The sudden influx of melting snow and ice can overwhelm drainage systems and waterways, causing localized or widespread flooding. Accumulated snow and ice contain large volumes of water, and when they melt rapidly, the ground may still be frozen or saturated from previous precipitation, making it unable to absorb the excess water. This can result in surface flooding that inundates properties, basements, and low-lying areas, causing water damage to homes, possessions, and infrastructure.

Additionally, thawing can reveal hidden ice dams on roofs, leading to water leaks and damage to ceilings, walls, and insulation. As snow and ice melt on the roof, the water can flow down and refreeze at the eaves, forming ice dams that block proper drainage and force water under roofing materials, potentially causing interior water damage.

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