The Story Behind Tornado Damage In Xenia Ohio

6/22/2020 (Permalink)

Tornado damage in Xenia, Ohio 1974

Xenia Ohio residents know that tornado damage is widespread and should always prepare for damage to their home. 

Xenia Tornado of 1974

In 1974 a severe F5 Tornado whipped through the city of xenia stripping away roofs, windows and leaving apartments as open as a child's playhouse. This tornado is still the record for one of the worst tornadoes to ever touch down in the United States. The complete report of this tornado destruction came out totaling 1,150 injured and killing a total of 35.

Xenia Tornado of 2000

On September 20, 2000, another tornado touched down in Xenia, causing a bunch of destruction. This tornado was not as severe as the F5 tornado in 1974, but it was still damaging given the rating of an F4. Fortunately, only 100 people were injured compared to the 1,150 injury count in 1974. It took a few years for the repairs to make the city of Xenia as if not destruction occurred. 

How does the force behind a tornado cause home damage?

Tornado damage is caused by the air pressure inside of a structure and the air outside. When a tornado passes over a building, low pressure tugs a home or business roof upwards. The extreme wind then exerts a high pressure that pushes any roof up from the sides of the building. When the force of the wind surpasses the force exerted by the roof's weight, you can guarantee that the roof will be swept away. Not to mention the broken windows and all of the other flying debris that can cause more damage to your property.

Tornado waterspouts 

There is a misconception that tornadoes do not carry water. A false conception because in Xenia, we have found that water damage typically occurs when a tornado passes. The reason water damage occurs is due to waterspouts. Waterspouts are where water has collected inside of a tornado. Severe waterspouts are different from land-tornadoes because they develop on the surface of a body of water, and then it works its way upward. In Xenia, we have seen land-tornadoes that have crossed one of the many rivers in Ohio.

Tornado Damage Repairs 

If your property happens to suffer from tornado damage, we recommend that you call us as quickly as possible. We want to help make sure that more damage does not occur from neglected tornado damage. SERVPRO is known to be the go-to company for all Xenia restoration mitigation and repairs. When you call us, we make it a priority to respond quickly and will go above and beyond to make sure that your property has been restored "Like it never even happened." 

Call us today at (937) 228-3433 for a restoration inspection of your home. When we arrive on-site, we will evaluate how much damage your home has undergone and then give you an estimate. If applicable, we will go the extra mile by getting in contact with your insurance adjuster to make sure that you are getting the most out of your insurance claim. 

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