Did Someone Order a Flood?

In many parts of the country they have to deal with frigid winds and huge piles of snow. Here in San Diego our nemesis is generally rain. Lots of rain. Enough rain to accumulate into a flood and give our city a not-so-nice cleansing. When that first shower hits it seems comforting and welcome. All that rain can pile up and do a number on your house though. Not only do you need to be aware of water flooding in through your potentially weakened basement, but from the roof of your house as well. No one is really immune to this issue, as we discovered last year:

Roads were washed out, trees toppled, sinkholes formed and residents became trapped as strong El Niño storms swept through San Diego County Tuesday and Wednesday.

San Diego lifeguards worked swiftly to rescue people from rising water. One of those rescues took place Wednesday at Miramar Road and Cabot Drive, where lifeguards rushed to help four to five cars with people trapped inside.

The California Highway Patrol issued a Sig Alert for the 8100 block of Miramar Road as they continued rescues. One elderly woman was taken to the hospital for unknown injuries, and an SDG&E transformer had to be covered until crews could deal with possible water damage.

Other rescues were necessary at Roselle Street near Sorrento Valley and Ward Road in Mission Valley.

In Sorrento Valley, a partial roof collapse at a FedEx building forced an evacuation of the building, San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD) spokesman Lee Swanson said. Two employees were below the collapse, and both were not badly injured. Structural engineers were sent out to assess the damage.

As high tides crashed against the shore, lifeguards closed the Ocean Beach Pier, they said. They will inform the public once it is open again.

A visiting professor at UC San Diego bravely went on with a vector calculus lecture as water flooded into his room. "His actions are a testament to the dedication of UCSD's faculty," wrote student Tony Murillo, who captured video of the scene. "P.S. He did end up letting us out early."

Via: http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/El-Nino-Storms-Damage-Flooding-Mid-City-Mission-Valley-Kearny-Mesa-364392121.html#ixzz4VYq9Ku4z

It's easy to forget just how heavy water can be when it accumulates. On their own each drop is pretty tame. Gather them all up and throw them onto a weakened structure and you're signing up for some crazy damage. Roof health is an important factor for determining how healthy your house is. Even the smallest hole can add up over time. If you've got an attic space that you don't regularly use, you might not be aware of how bad water damage is until the ceiling falls in on your head. The good news is that a roof that has been installed properly should last you a good 5-10 years. After intense weather you might want to get a professional to assess the current status of your roof to find out if you need any repairs. A few missing shingles could wind up costing you loads of money in the end. Don't let yourself get caught with your shingles off: http://sandiego.preciseroofing.net/residential.

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