Spring Showers Bring Floods In PA

3/24/2023 (Permalink)

As the winter season begins to fade and the spring season approaches it brings happiness to many. However with the transition of seasons spring is also known to have an increase amount of rain in the South Central Pennsylvania region that will cause flood damage. When the weather calls for several inches of rain over a few days the water tables in the ground begin to rise and the water has nowhere to run to but to lay on the surface and flood out the basement.

What can you do to be prepared:

• Clean out your gutters and downspouts.
• Test your sump pumps.
• Secure basement below grade window wells.
• Inspect basement walls for leaking water, and repair.

If your home becomes affected by water damaged from a rain event/storm here’s what to do next.

1. Prevent further damage:
   1. Move items away from the water damage area, elevate items, stop the water or repair the broken item causing water to enter.
2. Take a handful of photos of the damage occurring.
3. Contact your insurance to see if there is coverage for this damage, not all flooded basements have coverage.
4. Contact your trusted restoration company, SERVPRO of Chambersburg 717-261-0310