Severe Thunderstorms and Your Farm
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Severe thunderstorms can cause damage and have significant economic impacts to your farm. Actions, from inspecting and maintaining the property to installing protective devices or materials can help protect your farm. Use these checklists to make plans on your farm before, during, and after a severe thunderstorm situation. |
Related Websites
Farm
Assessing and Repairing Leaky Roofs: Safely Fixing a Watery Problem
Factsheet discussing causes of leaks and temporary repairs during or after severe storm situations.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Factsheet discussing causes of leaks and temporary repairs during or after severe storm situations.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Lightning Protection for Farms
Factsheet discussing the impact of lightning to property and way to prevent lightning strikes to your buildings.
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Factsheet discussing the impact of lightning to property and way to prevent lightning strikes to your buildings.
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Lightning Protection for the Farm
Factsheet discussing lightning protection systems and their components.
Penn State Cooperative Extension Service
Factsheet discussing lightning protection systems and their components.
Penn State Cooperative Extension Service
Additional Web Resources
Crops
The Impact of Summer Thunderstorms on Corn Yield
Website discussing the impact of summer thunderstorms on corn yield
The University of Vermont
Website discussing the impact of summer thunderstorms on corn yield
The University of Vermont