Heavy Rain Causes Widespread Flooding

Fairhope, Alabama

ALMOST 7 INCHES RECORDED

Flooding caused by the heavy rain this morning required stretches of several area streets to be closed at times during the day: including Fairhope Ave., Boothe Rd., Morphy Ave., Hwy 13, Twin Beech,  and Scenic 98.

So far, no roads have been "washed out" (pavement damaged) -- according to Public Works Director Fidler.

SEWAGE SPILLS REPORTED

Sewer Dept. Manager Dan McCrory reported several manholes overflowed, a sewage lift station at the airport was under 5 feet of water and problems at the main treatment plant.

McCrory said an as-yet undetermined amount of raw sewage had been spilled.

7 inches of rain was recorded in just 4 hours this morning at the city's sewage treatment plant, just north of city hall.

MINOR HOUSE FLOODING

Several homes in the Fairfield Point Subdivision sustained water damage to their yards and garages when Cowpen Creek flooded in the vicinity of Boothe Rd.  (photo above).

Cars driving through the 14" deep water caused waves, shoving the already-high water onto walls of 2 residences along Boothe -- forcing it to "wick up" into the houses and wet carpets and interior walls (according to Building Inspector Eric Cortinas).

Boothe Rd. is not within the city limits.

More rain is predicted for tomorrow.