Recent Snowfall can Cause Flood Damage to Sevierville Businesses

3/19/2025 (Permalink)

Water damage can significantly impact your business if not dealt with properly. Contact SERVPRO 24/7 for certified technicians and equipment.

Storms in Late Winter Pour Rain, Snow on Our Town

Although Hurricane Helene skipped our area, Sevierville's businesses can still experience problems caused by the weather. January and February are known to be the snowier months. Melting snow can leave businesses with flood damage.

When flood damage closes your Sevierville shop or clinic, reopening becomes paramount. SERVPRO® is always nearby and Here to Help® 24/7. We understand the ramifications of a disaster for local businesses. We quickly lessen the impact felt by our commercial customers. There are different ways flooding harms a business besides standing water.

Flooding has several other effects that can affect commercial properties, including:  

• Increased humidity  
• Overload of microorganisms 
• Secondary water damage. 

Metal can begin corroding, from inside computers to electrical components. When specific components fail, we can replace them. However, other parts can render the system unusable or cause data losses. Within electrical systems, corroded parts can cause power outages or a fire. SERVPRO can help prevent this through rapid mitigation immediately after flood damage occurs.

Water from flooding carries uncountable microorganisms inside buildings, where the water harboring them becomes trapped within architectural pockets. These microbes have the potential to create mold colonies, cause intense deterioration of structures, and produce terrible and strong odors. SERVPRO's IICRC-certified technicians use in-house antimicrobials to leave your business with a fresh scent that eliminates microorganisms.

Flood-damaged businesses also see an increase in affected wood and wood by-products. Paneling might swell or warp; flooring and stairways can begin squeaking when someone walks on them; doorways might no longer close quickly or become stuck closed; painted wood cabinets, frames, and other items might start peeling. Elevated humidity can do all this and more. SERVPRO uses desiccation and other drying equipment to stop this from happening. 

To ensure minimal downtime for your business and to protect from current and future flood damage and other situations, call SERVPRO of Sevier, Jefferson & Cocke Counties at (865) 429-8885.