Heavy Rain and Flash Floods Hit Rapid City in May

May 2018 — A once-in-a-century downpour hit Rapid City causing floods in several areas. As an experienced replacement window contractor, we advise our readers to stay alert and to prepare their homes for any kind of weather. Severe weather is always possible during volatile times of the year. Learn more about this news here:

The May 18 Storm

The rainfall was heaviest over the Robbinsdale area where a new stormwater detention cell was recently constructed. According to the National Weather Service, rainfall amounts reached up to 2.6 inches of rain per hour. The rain was so heavy that the chance of it occurring at any given time is one percent. Dale Tech, director of public works for Rapid City, called this downpour a 100-year event because of how unlikely it is.

The storm caused problems such as flooded structures and washed away vehicles; however, the new stormwater detention cell protected areas downstream from damage. Tech said the stormwater detention facility worked as planned.

After the storm, street crews cleaned over a hundred tons of material left behind by the flooding, such as branches, landscaping, gravel and other debris. A storm like this is unlikely but clearly not impossible. As an experienced window installation company, we recommend that homeowners make sure their homes are ready for bad weather.

How We Can Help Homeowners

Your windows secure some of the largest openings to your interior, so ensure they are strong and durable enough to handle harsh weather. Consider replacing your windows if they are old, leaking, drafty, or outdated. You don’t want wind-driven rain to end up inside your home. Fortunately, we can install strong and durable replacement windows for our customers. Our Fibrex® window frames are twice as strong as vinyl frames and our glass constructions are certified for durability by the world’s leading organizations on insulating glass engineering.

You can rely on Renewal by Andersen® of Rapid City; we are the leading choice for residential window services in our area. We install high-quality, energy-efficient and durable replacement windows and doors that can withstand harsh weather conditions. Call us at (605) 341-7831 to learn more about our services and products. You can also ask for a free in-home consultation. We serve Rapid City, SD, and many other areas.