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Flash Flood — Calhoun, AL

Sep 16, 2004

Hundreds, if not thousands, of trees and power lines were blown down countywide. Only 3 or 4 homes suffered significant damage, while 30 to 50 homes received mainly minor roof damage. Maximum wind gust were estimated between 55 and 65 miles an hour. Doppler radar and ground observations indicate 3 to 5 inches of rain fell across the area associated with Ivan. A few roadways became temporarily impassable but more roads were blocked by fallen trees.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5423556). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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