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Flash Flood — Randolph, AL

Sep 16, 2004

Hundreds of trees and power lines were knocked down across the county. At least 5500 customers were without power and the power was not fully restored in a few places for 2 to 3 days. One home was totally destroyed and 10 to 20 others received mainly minor damage. Maximum wind gusts were estimated around 65 miles an hour. Doppler radar and ground observations indicate as much as 5 inches of rain fell during Ivan. A few homes received minor water damage and one road was washed out.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5423283). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Randolph, AL

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