SERVPRO of Crowley and South Johnson County is the premier flood and storm damage restoration specialist in the local area. Restoring properties that have been damaged by storms or floods is the cornerstone of the business. Using specialized equipment and advanced training, the highly-trained specialists quickly restore properties to their pre-storm condition. The SERVPRO team is dedicated to responding immediately, which helps to minimize secondary damage.
Tornado and thunderstorm alley
Property damage disasters are always a possibility for any homeowner or business. Some of the causes of property damage include water intrusion, fire, storms, and floods. Crowley, TX, is recognized for the frequency of storms and severe weather it experiences compared to the rest of Texas. In fact, the geographic area around Crowley, Cleburne, and Johnson County leads the state in storm activity! Having SERVPRO of Crowley standing by to respond to storm damage is a great asset for a home or business that has suffered storm damage.
How bad is it?
According to a national weather data resource:
- “The risk of tornado damage in Crowley is much higher than the Texas average and is much higher than the national average.”
- “A total of 140 historical tornado events with a recorded magnitude of 2 or above occurred in or near Crowley, TX.”
- “A total of 6,764 other extreme weather events were recorded within 50 miles of Crowley, TX, from 1950 to 2010.”
The breakdown by type of severe weather events from 1950 to 2010 further illustrates the likelihood of the region to experience weather conditions that can and often do cause property damage.
- Thunderstorm winds: 2,540 events
- Flood: 888 events
- Hail: 3,071 events
Types of storm damage from severe weather
Damage from these severe weather incidents included roof damage such as missing shingles and vents, displaced flashing, dislocated gutters and downspouts, and dislodged and splintered plywood. Any one of these examples of roof damage can result in serious water damage. Multiple combinations of these damages can lead to catastrophic failure of the roof, the collapse of interior ceilings, water-damaged goods in the attic, and damage to the HVAC system and ductwork. When gutters and downspouts are too damaged to capture and carry water away from the foundation, the crawl space may flood.
High winds can topple trees and snap limbs. A damaged or collapsed roof from a tree or limb impact can allow hundreds of gallons of rainwater to pour through the breach into the home or business, causing severe structural and water damage. High winds can rip away siding. Golf ball-sized hail can damage roofing, perforate siding, and smash windows.
Wind-borne debris from recent tornados shattered thousands of windows in a single building and tens of thousands of windows in a single storm incident across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The resulting water damage was on a massive scale.
Severe weather patterns cut large swathes of destruction through downtown areas, the suburbs, and farmland, damaging or destroying hundreds and sometimes thousands of homes and commercial buildings. The response to such disasters must be swift for several reasons.
First, the health and safety of the occupants depend on emergency services arriving promptly. When a crew from SERVPRO of Crowley and South Johnson County pulls up to a home or business, the recovery and damage restoration is now in the hands of qualified professionals who know how to stabilize the situation by stopping the water intrusion, securing the location by boarding up windows, and, at times, putting up protective fencing.
Second, every damaged structure impacts many lives. When a tornado sends a tree crashing through the roof of a home, the occupants are not the only ones affected by the damage and disruption. When a severe thunderstorm or tornado with high winds and large hail damages dozens of roofs in a compact subdivision, the impact ripples throughout the small community. The response from first responders, utility companies, tree removal specialists, and the storm damage restoration company is immediate. They often leave behind their own families and loved ones, many of whom have been affected by the same storm that caused the damage. A swift response saves lives and begins the process of recovery and healing.
Third, a delay allows for the damage to escalate. Advanced secondary damage, including mold infestation, may be more extensive than the initial storm damage. A quick response means that the breach in the roof is tarped, the smashed windows are boarded up, and hundreds of gallons of water are pumped out of the home before it can damage baseboards, wick into walls, and ruin flooring. The damaging effects of the storm are stopped, and the restoration process can begin.
Fourth, a swift response means that the emergency crews can move on to the next location needing assistance. SERVPRO of Crowley and South Johnson County can leverage the workforce, equipment, and expertise of other SERVPRO locations in the immediate area not affected by the storm. The ability to scale on-demand to address a widespread catastrophe means every customer receives the undivided attention they need from each SERVPRO crew.
As a locally owned and operated business, the SERVPRO of Crowley and South Johnson County team lives and works in this community and is ready to respond immediately when a home or business needs property damage restoration or cleaning services.
For more information about storm damage restoration in Crowley, TX, contact the SERVPRO of Crowley and South Johnson County office by phone at (817) 297-8588 or by email at office@servprocrowley.com.
