Hurricane Proof?

Using this page and other similar resources, it appears that a 70 mph wind will exert 12.5 pounds per square foot on an object. You can refine this number, but I'll assume your America has a surface area on the side of about 7 feet by 3 feet when covered, or 21 square feet. 21 ft square times 12.5 pounds per square foot = 262.5 pounds of force which is about half of what it would take to 'knock over' your America.

I travel with a toy hauler trailer and have a motorcycle with a sidecar. I cover them separately when we are at the campsite. Last year, I ran into 60 to 70 mph winds with heavy rain at Shenandoah National Park. I struggled to keep the cover on overnight and had to get up several times to reposition it (70 tent campers lost their tents - permanently). I've also had ~ 40 mph winds at the beach which picks up sand and hurls it at the bike. Again, I frequently have to reposition the cover.

The real problems you will run into are 1) the cover will fill with air from underneath and flap all over the place which can easily scratch your paint, and 2) depending on the quality of the cover, it may rip apart. You really need to be careful with the grommets and bungy cords, because they will scratch the hell out of your bike. If you can't find a garage you can use, try to put it on the opposite side of a building from the direction the wind is blowing.

Also, I truly feel sorry for you all. It looks like you are going to get a 'biblical' flood this week. Places are going to flood that have never seen water before. Make sure your bike is on pretty high ground.

GOOD LUCK!!

 

Just had another thought. By the time you buy straps and the other stuff you need to secure the bike, you might be able to rent a small storage unit for a month or less to make sure it's safe. Just make sure the storage building is on high ground.

 

Might sound dumb....but if you have a car....how about parking the bike in between the car and a house wall (keeping it really wedged)...

When I meant a car I don't mean Nissan Micra or a Fiat Punto...something big and solid

Lets just hope the car and the house stays strong

Probably might not be the best idea....just thinking out loud

 

I was just going to reply the same. Or park it close to solid object like the house so that it can't fall over.

We had a 'big' storm a few years back, what I found best was opening the patio doors and wheeling the bike inside the house for a couple of nights. In fact, it stayed in for a week, until the missus got fed up and turfed it back out. I image you could get it through a standard doorway with enough effort and will. My uncle used to wheel his Triumph Bonneville up a flight of stairs to his flat, back in the 70's.

 

Fingers crossed for all of you
Let’s hope that the damage is minimal and you all get through unscathed

 

We had a "hurricane" over here in 1987 and my covered bike was blown over. The uncovered bikes beside it were fine and thankfully mine did not land on any of them. I'd leave the cover off personally.

Good luck!