Different Ways Flood Damage Might Occur on Bainbridge Island

2/27/2025 (Permalink)

If you are dealing with water or mold damage from a resent storm, call SERVPRO of Bainbridge Island to learn about a restoration solution for you.

Various Natural Events Can Cause Local Flooding

Flooding can leave homes and businesses uninhabitable. Flood damage causes structural weakness and other problematic situations. Heavy rain from a storm is not the only way flooding might happen on Bainbridge Island.

When flood damage occurs on Bainbridge Island, SERVPRO® is always Here to Help® 24/7, ensuring that mitigation and restoration occur quickly and efficiently. Our goal is always to restore your property so it's once again "Like it never even happened."  We address microbial infestations, odors, standing water, elevated moisture, and other issues.

There are different ways that properties on Bainbridge Island might sustain flood damage, including: 

• Rain, 
• Tidal fluctuations, and 
• Rising sea levels.

Rain can be from a regular storm or a tsunami. Previously rare, tsunamis are becoming more common. Underwater seismic activity can trigger a tsunami. Mudslides and earthquakes can also do this. Waterfront properties are most at risk of flooding from extreme weather taking place out on the water. Rain from inland storms can cause damage across the island.

King tides are becoming more regular events. The lowest-lying areas of Bainbridge Island near the shoreline are the most easily flooded, but seawater can continue inward and flood other locations on higher elevations.

Many believe that sea levels rise the same amount everywhere across the planet. However, this is not true. Some areas can experience higher levels than others. Again, just like tsunamis and king tides, areas nearest the water would sustain the most flood damage. Our city government is looking into the situation and found that the water level in Puget Sound has risen nine inches in the last century.

No matter the source of the flooding, you can call SERVPRO of Kitsap County at (360) 373-1290 for the response you need to protect your property from the effects of flood damage.