Tropical Depression — Elmore, Alabama

2008-08-23 to 2008-08-25 · Elmore, Alabama

Event narrative

Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.

Wider weather episode

Tropical Storm Fay, and its remnants after landfall, brought high winds, heavy rain, and numerous tornadoes to Central Alabama.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 133477. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.