Flood Types That Cause Water Damage In Savannah GA
Flooding is a hazard the United States suffers from coast to coast. Unfortunately, Georgia is one of the top 10 states most susceptible. With nearly 130 square miles of low-lying land, and with some areas of the state being coastal, hundreds of thousands of individuals are vulnerable to severe water damage. With Savannah so close to the beach, our city is a particularly threatened area of Georgia. Additionally, Savannah can flood around 10 times a year, a number higher than merely 40 years ago. From the professionals at Harper Special Services, here are four flood types this beloved town has the potential to experience and the water damage it can cause: Flash Flooding A flash flood is a rapid and extreme flow of high water into a normally dry area, or a rapid water level rise in a stream or creek above a predetermined flood level. The difference between a flash flood and a “regular” flood is how quickly it occurs, within six hours of initial rainfall. Th...