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Coastal Flood — Mobile, AL

Mar 13, 1999

Southeast winds of 20 to 30 mph ahead of a cold front again caused above normal tides across the coastal areas. The west end of Dauphin Island had to close several streets due to high water from above normal tides. The eastbound lanes on the Causeway across mobile Bay were closed for several hours because of high water. The highway (193) leading to the Dauphin Island Bridge had water blowing across it and debris was in the road. Water was also reported over some streets that run along the Gu

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5691541). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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