Yuma doesn’t get hurricanes, but monsoon season (mid-June through September) is when most of the flash flooding, storm damage, and water-intrusion events happen in Yuma County. A single monsoon storm can drop a year’s worth of rain in a few hours, and Yuma’s hard desert soil doesn’t absorb it. The water has to go somewhere, and too often it’s into your home or business.
Here are the team at Aquasafe Restoration’s top monsoon-season preparation tips for Yuma residents and business owners. Need water damage cleanup after a monsoon? Call (928) 750-1670, we’re on standby 24/7.
Safeguard Your Yuma Business
Monsoon storms can take a real toll on businesses across Yuma, Somerton, San Luis, Fortuna Foothills, and the surrounding area. Plan ahead:
- Build an emergency response and continuity plan. Know who calls whom, where to relocate operations if the building is damaged, and how to communicate with staff.
- Keep current contact details for suppliers, vendors, and employees so you can confirm everyone is safe and coordinate the return to normal operations.
- Review your commercial insurance policy. Many standard policies exclude flood damage. If you’re in a flood-prone area, a separate flood policy may be worth it.
- Photograph and inventory your assets before the season starts. Claims move much faster when you have pre-storm documentation.
- Identify vulnerable entry points, exterior doors, loading-bay seals, HVAC roof penetrations, and address them before the rain hits.
Safeguard Your Yuma Home
- Clear gutters, downspouts, and yard drains. Yuma homes don’t get a lot of rain, so debris piles up unnoticed. Clear it before the season starts.
- Seal exterior wall openings, garden hose bibs, outside electrical outlets, dryer vents, and any spot where pipes or cables enter the wall. A urethane-based caulk holds up to wind-driven rain.
- Inspect your roof. Yuma’s heat degrades roofing materials faster than in most climates. A loose tile or worn flashing is a guaranteed leak in a monsoon downpour. Replace anything questionable now.
- Check your AC unit’s drain line and pan. Monsoon-season humidity makes AC systems work overtime. Clogged drain lines are one of the most common causes of indoor water damage in Yuma.
- Trim trees and shrubs. Mesquite and palo verde branches snap easily in high wind, keep them well clear of the roof, power lines, and your vehicle.
- Replace gravel landscaping near walls and windows with shredded bark or larger river rock. Loose gravel becomes airborne in monsoon winds and breaks windows.
- Anchor anything outside that could become a projectile, trash bins, patio furniture, kids’ play equipment.
- Know where your shut-off valves are, water main, gas, electrical. If a flash flood breaches your home, you need to act fast.
What to Do When a Monsoon Hits
If water enters your property during a storm, the clock starts immediately on preventing secondary damage like mold growth. Within 24–48 hours, water in walls, flooring, and insulation can begin growing mold.
Call Aquasafe Restoration at (928) 750-1670 the moment the area is safe to enter. Our team can be on site anywhere in Yuma County within 60 minutes with industrial water extractors and commercial dehumidifiers.
For more preparedness tips, keep updated with the Aquasafe Restoration blog. We’re available 24/7 at (928) 750-1670.
