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Many people believe that homes are only susceptible to flooding during the warmer months. However, there are many factors that can lead to a flood, and it can occur even in the middle of a cold winter. Below, learn how your home could flood during the winter and lead to the need for water damage repair

How Can Your Home Flood in the Winter?

1. Coastal Flooding

Flooding occurs more often if you live near a large body of water. Strong winds can push tidal water up above the coastline, and melted ice can raise lake water, causing more problems. A storm surge could also occur, which pushes all of the lake water to one side and freezes it. A pendulum effect occurs when the ice melts, leading to coastal flooding. 

2. Ice Jams

Water will freeze on the surface of a body of water and sometimes break off when it melts. Sometimes, the ice will jam itself into human-made water canals or in an entire sewer system or your plumbing. Ice jams can enter your sewer system, making water damage repair a necessity for your internal system.

3. Melting Snow 

imageSnow sometimes melts too fast for the ground to absorb the water. Since the ground may still be frozen, it would take significantly warmer weather to reduce the chance of flooding. If the ground thaws slightly, the water will run off into lakes, sewer systems, and streams. This means it could overflow into homes.

4. Burst Pipes

Although burst pipes are rare for homes that are well maintained and insulated, if your heating system shuts off for an extended period of time, it could cause your pipes to burst. Burst pipes can cost a significant amount of money in water damage repair and is often completely avoidable. If your home does flood, contact a water damage repair professional to help prevent mold growth and structural damage. 

 

When water leaks into your basement and you need emergency water damage repair, you can count on Bryant Restoration. They serve southeastern Missouri and their certified team has over 75 years combined experience. This company specializes in fire damage overhaul, water damage restoration, mold removal, and uses state-of-the-art equipment to restore your home quickly and at an affordable price. Call (573) 366-6351 to speak to a technician 24/7 in the Farmington location or dial (573) 712-7738  for Poplar Bluff. Visit their website for more information about their services. 

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