| Event |
Flash Flood |
| -- Flood Cause |
Heavy Rain |
| State |
ALABAMA |
| County/Area |
WASHINGTON |
| WFO |
MOB |
| Begin Date |
09/01/2008 15:30:00 CST-6 |
| Begin Range |
3 |
| Begin Azimuth |
SW |
| Begin Location |
ESCATAWPA |
| Begin Lat/Lon |
31.25/-88.44 |
| End Date |
09/01/2008 22:00:00 CST-6 |
| End Range |
5 |
| End Azimuth |
SSW |
| End Location |
COPELAND CO |
| End Lat/Lon |
31.5/-88.45 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect |
0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect |
0/0 |
| Property Damage |
4.00K |
| Crop Damage |
0.00K |
| Episode Narrative |
Gustav brought heavy rains to the area and caused many roads to flood and they had to be closed for several hours due to high water. |
| Event Narrative |
Heavy rains from Gustav brought flooding to generally the southwest part of Washington county. The heavy rains began around mid day and lasted into the evening. Rainfall estimates of 6-8 inches were widespread across the southwest part of the county. Many streets had standing water in them and had to be closed for several hours due to high water. |
