Slow moving thunderstorms produced heavy rains that caused widespread flooding in portions of south central and southwest Alabama.  Flooding from area rivers and small streams produced the most widespread flooding in portions of Escambia County, Alabama in the Atmore, Flomaton and Brewton areas.  The Federal Emergency Management Agency places the estimates for flood damage to property near 5.9 million U.S. Dollars in Escambia County, Alabama for this episode.

Flash Flood in CRENSHAW, ALABAMA
From 14-DEC-09 16:40:00 to 14-DEC-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUTLEDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Swanner Bridge Road closed due to water covering the roadway.

Flash Flood in CRENSHAW, ALABAMA
From 14-DEC-09 16:40:00 to 14-DEC-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BULLOCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lower Bozeman Road closed due to water covering the roadway.

Flash Flood in ESCAMBIA, ALABAMA
From 14-DEC-09 18:40:00 to 14-DEC-09 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREWTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain from slow moving thunderstorms caused widespread flooding of Douglas Avenue near downtown Brewton.

Flash Flood in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 14-DEC-09 17:42:00 to 14-DEC-09 18:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAY MINETTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain produced flash flooding that covered several portions of Highway 31. The interstate on ramps were also under water.

Flash Flood in COVINGTON, ALABAMA
From 14-DEC-09 17:55:00 to 14-DEC-09 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDALUSIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rains caused widespread street flooding and closed several roads in the county due to high water.

Flash Flood in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 14-DEC-09 19:55:00 to 14-DEC-09 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAY MINETTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rains flooded all exit ramps along Interstate 65 in Baldwin County.

Flash Flood in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 14-DEC-09 19:55:00 to 14-DEC-09 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSSROADS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rains caused Highway 225 near Bruce Beverage road to be closed due to high water on the road.

Flash Flood in CONECUH, ALABAMA
From 14-DEC-09 20:10:00 to 14-DEC-09 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVERGREEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Alabama State Troopers reported high water on Highway 84 just west of Evergreen.

Flash Flood in ESCAMBIA, ALABAMA
From 14-DEC-09 17:50:00 to 14-DEC-09 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rains produced widespread flooding in Atmore. Numerous roads were flooded and several cars were stranded.

Flash Flood in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 14-DEC-09 21:10:00 to 14-DEC-09 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MOB)MOBILE BATES FL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water covered a portion of Tanner Williams Road just east of Snow Road.

Flash Flood in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 14-DEC-09 22:10:00 to 15-DEC-09 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARALAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Saraland Police Department Dispatch reported that Scott Drive in the western portion of Saraland was closed due to water covering the road.

Flash Flood in CRENSHAW, ALABAMA
From 14-DEC-09 16:40:00 to 14-DEC-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHLAND HOME
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Magnolia Shores Road closed due to water covering the road.

Flash Flood in CRENSHAW, ALABAMA
From 14-DEC-09 16:40:00 to 14-DEC-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANTLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Powell Road closed due to water covering the roadway.

Flash Flood in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 15-DEC-09 19:55:00 to 15-DEC-09 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERDIDO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rains causes County Road 47 to be closed at Interstate 65 due to high water.

Flood in ESCAMBIA, ALABAMA
From 14-DEC-09 19:00:00 to 15-DEC-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: APPLETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Flooding along the Burnt Corn Creek and Murder Creek resulted in major flooding of downtown businesses in Brewton.  Estimates from Escambia Emergency Management Agency and the State of Alabama Emergency Management Agency indicate 400,000 U.S. Dollars in property damage to the downtown Brewton area due to flood waters.

Flood in ESCAMBIA, ALABAMA
From 14-DEC-09 22:00:00 to 15-DEC-09 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOMATON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 362.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Significant water level rises along the Big Escambia Creek due to persistent heavy rains falling in the river basin resulted in significant flooding of several homes and businesses in the northern sections of Flomaton.  Estimates from local Emergency Management, Federal Emergency Management officials, and the State of Alabama Emergency Management Agency estimate damages from flood waters in Flomaton near 362,000 U.S. Dollars.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRENSHAW, ALABAMA
From 14-DEC-09 20:45:00 to 14-DEC-09 20:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEARIGHT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines blown down along U.S. Highway 29 near the Covington, Crenshaw County line.

Flash Flood in ESCAMBIA, ALABAMA
From 14-DEC-09 17:50:00 to 14-DEC-09 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.25M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain produced widespread flash flooding in Atmore. Numerous homes, businesses,  and roads were flooded. Several cars were stranded in the streets of downtown Atmore.