Extreme weather like the recent hurricanes and flooding in Houston and Florida, the earthquakes in Las Angeles and Mexico City, and fires throughout Los Angeles, Washington and Oregon will get increasingly common according to new scientific research.
As someone who owns properties in five cities across three states, I’m thinking more and more about extreme weather and how to manage this risk.
Do you have property in areas that have experience extreme weather? If so, please tell me about your experience.
Do you have any tips for the rest of us who have considered or currently owned properties in areas where extreme weather is likely?
What did you learn? What would you do differently? Are you still buying in this area? Why or why not?
Engineer · Carlsbad/San Diego · Member since 2014 · 285 posts · 97 votes
8y
I was thinking about this very topic after the hurricanes and the wildfires. And ofcorse the Big One could strike any time. I assume the insurance costs would keep going up for anyone who doesnt want to sacrifice sleep.
I was thinking about this very topic after the hurricanes and the wildfires. And ofcorse the Big One could strike any time. I assume the insurance costs would keep going up for anyone who doesnt want to sacrifice sleep.
Here's a solution from zombie industry. Lol.
I’m not sure if you’ll be around, but there’s a free local meeting on topic coming up on 11/20.
I was thinking about this very topic after the hurricanes and the wildfires. And ofcorse the Big One could strike any time. I assume the insurance costs would keep going up for anyone who doesnt want to sacrifice sleep.
Here's a solution from zombie industry. Lol.
I think future housing in Houston that lie in flood plains should definitely be built on stilts (flooding) and less flat sides the better (hurricane/wind).
Rental Property Investor · Houston, TX · Member since 2014 · 54 posts · 14 votes
8y
@Jon Q. the inflatable damn is a great concept, but can only protect a for a few feet of flood height. I think it was Sam Craven who had used a damn like this to protect a house as Harvey came to Houston, but water went over and flooded the house anyway.
@Jon Q. the inflatable damn is a great concept, but can only protect a for a few feet of flood height. I think it was Sam Craven who had used a damn like this to protect a house as Harvey came to Houston, but water went over and flooded the house anyway.
Bummer. Wouldn't you think that there are damns made at different heights? I would buy the one based on my property location and likeliness of specific water height.