Coastal Flood — Lower Mobile, Alabama

2006-10-17 · Lower Mobile, Alabama

Event narrative

Strong southerly winds brought coastal flooding to low lying areas along the coast. Several low lying areas had water in them and some minor beach erosion was observed along the coastline. Dauphin Island had flooding along the west side of the island. The Causeway across Mobile Bay had to be closed for several hours due to high water.

Wider weather episode

Strong southerly winds brought minor coastal flooding.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1034. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.