High Wind — Perry, Alabama

2004-09-16 · Perry, Alabama

Event narrative

Thousands of trees and power lines were snapped off or blown down. At least 1100 customers were without power. Power was not completely restored in some spots for two weeks. Several hundred homes and mobile homes were damaged. Many county roads were blocked and impassable due to fallen trees. Maximum wind gusts were estimated around 90 miles an hour.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5423279. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.