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When a hurricane approaches south Florida, it can inflict severe damage on coastal cities like Boynton Beach.
High winds toppling trees, flooded low-lying areas, and storm surges can all severely destroy structures.
Fortunately, you can learn the dangers of hurricanes and how to stay prepared when Mother Nature takes a turn for the worst. If a hurricane has already struck, call All Dry USA immediately to help repair and restore your property.
Boynton Beach is an area that’s considered to be a high-risk hurricane zone. Over the years, 86 hurricanes have been recorded in Boynton Beach, the largest in 1992. This area is highly susceptible to hurricanes since its located on the southern-east tip of Florida.
Hurricane seasons run from June 1st to November 30th, with the season’s peak occurring from mid-August to mid-October.
Every year during hurricane season, the potential threat of hurricanes looms well within the minds of residents and vacationers of Boynton Beach. If you’re staying in the area, it’s critical to recognize the hazards and impact associated with a hurricane. We’ll go through them and share the effects they can cause.
High winds are among the first hazards to appear as the hurricane approaches. Hurricane-forced winds extend between 25 to 140 miles from the eye of the storm. These powerful winds can deliver a significant blow, carrying loose debris and causing structural damage.
Storm surges are abnormal rises in water caused by high winds. They can span hundreds of miles throughout the Boynton Beach coastline and reach over 20 feet!
If a hurricane approaches simultaneously during a high tide, it results in a storm tide. The heightened water level with the storm can lead to an astronomical tide leading to destructive land damage.
While high winds and storm surges are the primary cause of coastal hazards, excessive rains may lead to inland flooding. The hurricane’s rainbands are responsible for dumping several inches of rain per hour, easily overwhelming low-lying areas like Boynton Beach. Since hurricanes can generate excessive rains, inland flooding is the most wide-reaching of all the related hazards.
Embedded within the hurricane’s rainbands are fierce thunderstorms strong enough to spawn tornadoes. However, these tornadoes are usually shorter-lived and weaker than those occurring in the midwest or central regions of the U.S. You may see a tornado watch issued once a hurricane is forecasted to make landfall.
Whether you rode out of the tropical storm or evacuated to a safer place, taking a first look at your damaged home can be a traumatic experience. Every home suffers different types of damage. Understanding the types and extent of damages can help you stay safe after a hurricane.
Even the most sturdy roofs can experience traumatic damage from a hurricane. Torn shingles, framing, and sheathing is common types of roof damage from hurricanes. This leads to roof leaks, which can cause interior damage, and allows flying debris to enter your home.
Ultra-powerful wind gusts cause a home to move, leaving cracks in the foundation or structure. If this happens, the house may not be habitable until the repairs are made.
During a high-powered storm, it’s common for windows and doors to tear off their hinges, allowing for flying debris. Rain, wind, and water may carry this debris into your property’s interior, damaging appliances, pipes, furniture, belongings, and anything else in sight. Furthermore, moisture from floods can cause mold growth in your home, leading to safety hazards.
Heating and air conditioning units can instantly be fried and rendered useless. Anything electrical such as pool equipment and generators can also be damaged. In many cases, water-damaged appliances may never function properly again and will likely need replacement.
Hurricanes can deliver injuries, loss of life, and cataclysmic damage to property. The extent of the damage varies according to the storm’s intensity, size, and duration.
At All Dry USA, we offer 24/7 emergency services, including water, mold, and storm damage repair throughout the coastal areas of Florida, including Boynton Beach. If you need help after a hurricane, contact us day or night, and we’ll be there to provide peace of mind.
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