High Wind in Jefferson, Alabama

High Wind September 16, 2004 · Jefferson, Alabama

69 mph

Estimated gust (60 kt)

$10.0M

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

Hundreds of trees were blown down across all of Jefferson County. The power was not fully restored in all locations for at least 7 days. Over 500 homes sustained varying degrees of wind damage. Maximum wind gusts were estimated around 70 miles an hour. Doppler radar and ground observations indicated 6 to 9 inches of rain fell in association with Ivan. At least 250 homes suffered water damage due to flooding. Many creeks and roadways were flooded and were temporarily impassable.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5422927. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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