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Flash Flood — Autauga, AL

Sep 16, 2004

Thousands of trees and power lines were snapped off or blown down as Hurricane Ivan moved Across Central Alabama. Hundreds of homes suffered varying degrees of roof and structural damage. At least 800 households were displaced for at least one night due to hurricane damage. At least 8000 customers were without power at the height of the storm. Several residences were without power for up to 5 days. At least 75 farming operations requested aide due to wind damage. Many roadways were impassable d

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5423546). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Autauga, AL

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