Spring Storms are Rolling In
Spring is here and storms are rolling in all across the country. This is the rainy season and even the slightest amount of rainfall can lead to flash flooding. One of the main causes of flash flooding would be a thunderstorm. A thunderstorm is considered "severe" when it contains one or more of the following: hail one inch or greater, wind gusting in excess of 50 knots (57.5 mph) or a tornado. However, a storm doesn't have to be considered "severe" to cause flooding. The best flood preparation is knowledge. Check out these thunderstorm basics and how Big Bags USA® can help!
There are an estimated 16 million thunderstorms each year worldwide. At any given moment, there are roughly 2,000 thunderstorms in progress. In the U.S. alone, there are about 100,000 thunderstorms each year. Thunderstorms are most likely to occur in the spring and summer months during the afternoon or evening; however, they can occur at any time, all year-round. Many hazardous events are associated with thunderstorms. Under the right conditions, rainfall from thunderstorms causes flash flooding, killing more people each year than hurricanes, tornadoes or lightning. The greatest severe weather threat in the U.S. extends from Texas to southern Minnesota. However, no place in the United States is completely safe from the threat of severe weather.
Flash floods are the most dangerous type of flood. They combine the destructive power of a flood with incredible speed and unpredictability. Flooding, either caused by thunderstorms or other events, occurs in every U.S. state and territory, and is a threat experienced anywhere in the world that receives rain. Densely populated areas are at a high risk for flash floods. Construction of buildings, roads and parking lots increases runoff by reducing the amount of rain absorbed by the ground. This runoff increases the flash flood potential.
Big Bags USA® flood barriers provide lightning fast flood protection at a fraction of the cost. One, five bag system can be placed and filled by two men in less than 10 minutes. That's equal to 15 lineal foot every ten minutes. There is no sandbag deployment method that equals the speed in which a Big Bags USA® flood barrier can be placed. The flexibility of the barrier allows the product to be used on any and all surfaces without the need for trenching or leveling to get a water-tight seal. Big Bags USA® is a fast and simple solution for containment and deferment of water. Use Big Bags USA® flood barrier sandbags replacement systems in a variety of flood & water-control situations!
Thunderstorm Basics
There are an estimated 16 million thunderstorms each year worldwide. At any given moment, there are roughly 2,000 thunderstorms in progress. In the U.S. alone, there are about 100,000 thunderstorms each year. Thunderstorms are most likely to occur in the spring and summer months during the afternoon or evening; however, they can occur at any time, all year-round. Many hazardous events are associated with thunderstorms. Under the right conditions, rainfall from thunderstorms causes flash flooding, killing more people each year than hurricanes, tornadoes or lightning. The greatest severe weather threat in the U.S. extends from Texas to southern Minnesota. However, no place in the United States is completely safe from the threat of severe weather.
Flash Flooding
Flash floods are the most dangerous type of flood. They combine the destructive power of a flood with incredible speed and unpredictability. Flooding, either caused by thunderstorms or other events, occurs in every U.S. state and territory, and is a threat experienced anywhere in the world that receives rain. Densely populated areas are at a high risk for flash floods. Construction of buildings, roads and parking lots increases runoff by reducing the amount of rain absorbed by the ground. This runoff increases the flash flood potential.
How Big Bags USA® Can Help
Big Bags USA® flood barriers provide lightning fast flood protection at a fraction of the cost. One, five bag system can be placed and filled by two men in less than 10 minutes. That's equal to 15 lineal foot every ten minutes. There is no sandbag deployment method that equals the speed in which a Big Bags USA® flood barrier can be placed. The flexibility of the barrier allows the product to be used on any and all surfaces without the need for trenching or leveling to get a water-tight seal. Big Bags USA® is a fast and simple solution for containment and deferment of water. Use Big Bags USA® flood barrier sandbags replacement systems in a variety of flood & water-control situations!
If you have an immediate need for our systems, or have any questions for us, please Call us Toll Free at 1-800-337-0537 or visit www.BigBagsUSA.com.
If you have an immediate need for our systems, or have any questions for us, please Call us Toll Free at 1-800-337-0537 or visit www.BigBagsUSA.com.
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