Many kinds of inclement weather and natural disasters can cause significant property damage. People living in Texas have to worry about hurricanes and extreme heat. Wind can also be a concern.
Strong winds can occur on their own or as part of a bigger storm system. They can potentially cause significant damage to real property, including the homes where people live. When wind speeds increase, the risk to properties is higher.
At what speeds do winds become potentially damaging to real property?
Winds on their own can cause significant damage
The force of the wind can pull off shingles or roofing tiles. The wind can also potentially blow over trees, which can then cause damage to roofs, siding and vehicles parked nearby.
Lower-speed winds can sometimes cause damage by knocking down individual branches or blowing over young or particularly weak trees. Higher-speed winds can cause damage on their own and can uproot healthy, large trees.
Once wind speeds reach strong gale levels at between 47 and 54 miles per hour (mph), roofs are at risk. Whole gale speeds of between 55 and 63 mph can cause significant damage to structures, especially to roofs. Anything above those speeds, including storm form and hurricane-force winds, can cause significant property damage directly or by taking down trees.
In some cases, wind gusts can be a localized phenomenon. Other times, they can cause widespread damage over a sizable area. In either scenario, complicated compensation claims are likely necessary for affected homeowners.
Connecting property damage to intense winds and other natural disasters can help people seek financial support for property damage. Those dealing with wind damage may need help getting the compensation they require to repair their homes.
