When you live in the Sooner State, you know that storm season is a year-round thing. Tornadoes can tend to steal the show when the weather starts getting warm again, but there is a phenomenon your home might face in the winter that can cause similar damage. So, which will cause the most damage to your residence, a tornado or a blizzard? To answer that, you need to see just how these weather events threaten your residence.
The Quick Hitter Tornado
Before you get into the logistics of the storm damage cleanup your Oklahoma City property requires, take a look at the storms in question. There is no shortage of data regarding tornadoes in the Midwest. These are brutal, short-burst events that can produce winds exceeding 200 miles per hour. Even new homes with reinforcements and sturdy roofs aren’t safe when a tornado finds a straight path down a suburban street.
Flying debris is another headache—it’ll punch holes in siding or walls and leave you with repairs that go way beyond a quick patch job. If your house has an attached garage, keep an eye on those garage doors. Tornadoes love to rip them open, and once the wind gets inside, the pressure can blow out entire sections of your home.
Slower Yet Powerful Blizzards
Tornados show up with a formidable force, but in many ways, a blizzard can have the same ultimate damaging effects on your Oklahoma home. Heavy snow and ice can begin to pile up over an extended period of a day or two, heaping to the point where the weight is threatening to bend and buckle the rafters and joists supporting the roof system. Moreover, if you leave the gutters frozen, water can back up into the attic and down into the living space below.
Ice storms can knock out the power for days, and without heat, pipes freeze and burst. Then, once things thaw, you’re looking at flooded rooms. Snowdrifts can even block vents or exits, creating a whole new set of safety headaches.
Act Fast When Facing Storm Effects
Storms can pose problems that require immediate action, such as:
- Damaged utilities
- Holes or vulnerabilities in your home’s exterior
- Exposure to the elements
- Water and mold damage
When the storm clears, you want people you can trust to pick up the pieces. That’s where BISON Restoration comes in. We know Oklahoma storms inside and out, and we’re always ready—24/7—to jump in, clean up, and get your house back to normal. Tornadoes or blizzards, it doesn’t matter; call us now at (405) 225-2024.
