Storm Surge/Tide — Upper Mobile, Alabama

2008-09-01 · Upper Mobile, Alabama

Event narrative

Gustav moved south and west of the Alabama Coastal waters and brought high tide levels to the area. Due to high tides and heavy rainfall, Bayou Sara in Saraland rose to 9.3 feet, which is its 2ec highest height ever. Fifty three residents had to be evacuated due to the high water. With the berm being washed away, the damage estimate for Mobile county caused by the surge was close to $4M. No deaths were reported.

Wider weather episode

Gustav moved south and west of the Alabama coastal waters bringing high surge values.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 134852. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.