On the evening of January 20th, a warm front was moving slowly northeast off the Gulf of Mexico with a moist unstable air-mass moving slowly inland across the central Gulf Coast region.  A series of slow moving thunderstorms repeatedly moved across the deeply saturated grounds of southwest Alabama, producing numerous reports of flooding and flash flooding across the region.  Prior to this event, southwest Alabama was experiencing it's wettest winter season on record.

Flash Flood in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 20-JAN-10 21:00:00 to 20-JAN-10 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Mobile Police reports numerous streets around the Montlimar Drive and Downtowner Boulevard areas just west of Interstate 65 in Mobile have high water covering the roadway.

Flash Flood in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 20-JAN-10 21:00:00 to 20-JAN-10 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Mobile Police Department reported several vehicles stalled due to high water covering the roadway on Old Shell Road at North Sage Avenue, and on Old Shell Road at Union Avenue in Mobile.

Flash Flood in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 20-JAN-10 21:00:00 to 20-JAN-10 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEVEN HILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Water was flowing over Newman Road just south of Airport Boulevard.  Water depth was reported to be about 6 inches.

Flash Flood in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 20-JAN-10 21:00:00 to 20-JAN-10 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: THEODORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Mobile Police reported a vehicle stalled due to high water covering the road on Mamount Boulevard at Strudwick Court just west of the Mobile Greyhound Park.

Flash Flood in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 20-JAN-10 21:00:00 to 20-JAN-10 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEVEN HILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Water was flowing over Airport Boulevard one mile west of Johnson Road.  Water depth was reported to be 6 inches.

Debris Flow in LOWER BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 20-JAN-10 21:30:00 to 20-JAN-10 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Daphne Police report a mudslide on the by-pass in Spanish Fort.  The west bound lanes were blocked.  The mudslide was caused by excessive heavy rainfall.

Flash Flood in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 20-JAN-10 20:50:00 to 20-JAN-10 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAWES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Off duty National Weather Service employee reports water flowing across Cottage Hill Road at Dawes Road approximately 3 miles south of Mobile Regional Airport.

Flash Flood in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 20-JAN-10 21:00:00 to 20-JAN-10 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAWES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Mobile 911 reported Sollie Road in West Mobile was closed due to water covering the roadway.

Flash Flood in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 20-JAN-10 21:00:00 to 20-JAN-10 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOBILE AEROSPACE ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several automobiles were stalled due to high water covering Dauphin Island Parkway adjacent to Ben C. Rain High School in Mobile.

Flash Flood in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 20-JAN-10 21:00:00 to 20-JAN-10 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERTZ
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Cars reported stalled due to high water covering the roadway at the intersection of Virginia Street and Gayle Street in Mobile.