High Wind — Elmore, Alabama

2004-09-16 · Elmore, Alabama

Wider weather episode

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_id 5423569. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.