An anomalous upper level pattern developed across the country with a large upper level trough remaining nearly stationary west of the area for several days.  Continuous southwest flow brought unseasonably warm temperatures and high moisture content across the area.  Excessive rainfall amounts occurred during the last week of the month with amounts in excess of 15 inches falling across portions of the Pea, Choctawhatchee, and Chattahoochee River basins, resulting in major flooding with significant damage.  The Pea River at Ariton set a new record high crest, and the Pea River at Elba reached its third highest crest on record.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 24-DEC-15 00:10:00 to 24-DEC-15 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELBA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down in Elba.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 24-DEC-15 00:10:00 to 24-DEC-15 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAMASCUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down along Highway 87.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 24-DEC-15 00:10:00 to 24-DEC-15 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HAVEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down across Highway 189.

Flash Flood in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 24-DEC-15 00:15:00 to 24-DEC-15 07:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HOPE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County Road 114 near the chicken plant was washed out due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 24-DEC-15 04:42:00 to 24-DEC-15 07:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUFF SPRINGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding occurred across portions of northeast Coffee county with several roads flooded and closed.

Flash Flood in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 24-DEC-15 07:30:00 to 24-DEC-15 08:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWBY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding occurred in the northwest part of the county with 15 roads closed in that area.

Flood in HENRY, ALABAMA
From 24-DEC-15 12:00:00 to 28-DEC-15 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COATES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 301.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Significant river flooding along the Chattahoochee River and heavy rainfall in the county resulted in flood damages estimated at $301,028 in Henry county, mainly due to road damage.

Flood in GENEVA, ALABAMA
From 24-DEC-15 12:00:00 to 31-DEC-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOWERY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 451.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Significant river flooding along the Pea and Choctawhatchee Rivers and heavy rainfall in the county resulted in flood damages estimated at $451,038 in Geneva county.  Of that amount, $148,538 came from the city of Geneva and the remaining $302,500 came from other areas in the county, mainly in the form of road damage.  In addition, between 25 and 40 homes suffered water damage.

Flood in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 24-DEC-15 12:00:00 to 31-DEC-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 891.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Significant river flooding along the Chattahoochee River and heavy rainfall in the county resulted in flood damages estimated at $891,000 in Houston county.  Of that amount, $500,000 was due to damage at the Columbia and Gordon boat landings along the Chattahoochee River, $366,000 was due to damage to roads and bridges in the county, and $25,000 was due to damage to the Omussee Park building.

Flood in DALE, ALABAMA
From 24-DEC-15 12:00:00 to 31-DEC-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHWAY 231 PEA RIVER BRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 178.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Significant river flooding along the Pea and Choctawhatchee Rivers and heavy rainfall in the county resulted in flood damages estimated at $178,000 in Dale county, mainly to roads and bridges.  The Pea River at Ariton established a new record crest.  In addition, 4 residents and 1 business were flooded and 1 cross drain was washed out.

Flood in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 24-DEC-15 12:00:00 to 28-DEC-15 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.72M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Significant flooding occurred across Coffee county during the last week in December due to 10-20 inches of rain falling in the Pea River basin.  The Pea River at Elba reached its third highest crest on record on December 26th.  An aerial survey indicated 117 structures submerged with numerous others impacted near Elba.  A later survey by the Red Cross indicated that 14 structures were destroyed, 48 received major damage, and 31 received minor damage.  A family tried to cross the Pea River on Highway 107 and their vehicle was swept away on December 25th.  Two fatalities resulted.  The monetary damage to Coffee county is estimated at $1,717,980.  Of that amount, $1,039,500 was due to mainly road and bridge damage in the county, $15,219.50 was from the Sheriff's department, $440,260.94 was from the city of Elba, $200,000 was from the city of Enterprise, and $23,000 was from the city of New Brockton.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENEVA, ALABAMA
From 28-DEC-15 14:30:00 to 28-DEC-15 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COFFEE SPRINGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A large part of a tree was blown down across County Road 21 and blocked the road.