High Wind in Elmore, Alabama
High Wind September 16, 2004 · Elmore, Alabama
The wider storm
Hundreds of trees and power lines were knocked down across Elmore County. Numerous homes sustained varying degrees of roof damage. At least 8000 customers were without power during the height of the storm. The power was not fully restored for 7 days in some locations. Maximum wind gusts were estimated around 70 miles an hour. Doppler radar estimated up to 5 inches of rain during the tropical system. A few creeks and roads were temporarily impassable, but the trees blocking roadways were much more significant.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5423569. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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