States across the country designate a week during the month of March as Severe Weather Preparedness Week – a time to remind residents of the dangers of severe weather. The National Weather service will test emergency equipment during this week and share potentially life-saving information with residents. In Nebraska, Severe Weather Preparedness Week is Monday, March 27 – Friday, March […]
This is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Nebraska and Iowa – a perfect time to share some reminders about storm season. In the Midwest, severe thunderstorms pose the biggest weather threat. In order for a thunderstorm to be considered severe, it must produce quarter-sized or larger hail with wind gusts of around 60 mph. About 10% of all annual T-storms […]
The Omaha metro area was hit by a derecho last week. The storm seemingly came out of nowhere, and left power outages, fallen trees and damage to homes in its wake. A derecho is the Midwest’s version of a hurricane, with winds speeds comparable to a hurricane. The one that hit the Omaha area is one of the strongest in […]
2020 has been an unusual year in many ways, including the low number of damaging spring storms we have had in the Omaha metro area. Typically, by this point in the summer we would have already experienced a number of storms with heavy rains, large hail and damaging winds. We have been lucky to have experienced only a few, less […]
Our first threat of severe weather could come later today, but we know this is just the beginning of severe storm season. Severe storms are common in the Midwest this time of year, and they can be very destructive. Hail and strong winds can damage roofs, gutters and siding, and repair and replacement costs can be high. The Rooferees have […]
Does your home need a new roof? Maybe you’ve been putting it off, hoping for a hail storm to damage your roof so you can file an insurance claim? The Rooferees have some advice – Don’t wait for the hail! A damaged or old roof in need of replacement is not fully protecting your home from rain and snow, and […]
Your insurance adjuster has been out, determined you have hail damage on your roof, and you have filed an insurance claim. Now you need to choose a contractor to replace the roof. But how do you know who to hire? First and foremost – choose a local roofing company. Out of town companies won’t be around after your roof is […]
The recent storms are a reminder that storm season is here – and spring storms in the Midwest can be very damaging! Storms with heavy rain, strong winds and hail can cause significant damage to your home – the siding, gutters, decking, and roofs bear the brunt of the hail’s force. As you are assessing your home after a storm, […]
Spring is finally here! The snow has melted, the grass is turning green, and storms are a regular part of the forecasts. Spring storms can bring rain, strong winds, and potentially damage to property. Add this to the fact that many homeowners and businesses are already dealing with damage from the recent flooding and winter storms. After a storm hits, […]
If the forecast for heavy rain this weekend is correct, homeowners need to act now to make sure the rain is able to drain through downspouts. If downspouts on your home are covered in snow they won’t be able to properly drain. The rain will melt some of the ice in the gutters, but the downspouts on your home are […]