Flood — Lee, Alabama

2003-05-08 to 2003-05-10 · Lee, Alabama

Event narrative

Heavy rains forced the Chattahoochee River to flood eastern sections of Lee County including some back water sections along the river. Lee County Emergency Management Agency reported that the flooded area including the Tranquil Pines area in the southwest part of the county about 10 miles north of Smith's Station along the Chattahoochee River. Twenty homes sustained major damage and 25 homes were reported with minor damage. An additional 15 homes were affected by flood waters.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5361490. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.