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No more floods for one Milton man

Cherish Lombard — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:04:16 GMT

Some folks living along the Blackwater river in Milton have had enough bad weather. The heavy rain we've seen over the past week caused the Blackwater River to overflow.

Folks help in Blackwater River cleanup

Cherish Lombard — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:54:36 GMT

When the Blackwater River started overflowing Saturday, residents were forced to leave, before they were trapped. Now residents are cleaning up what the flood left behind.

What to do if your well is flooded

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 21:03:48 GMT

Heavy rainfall from recent storms may cause some drinking water from private wells to become unsafe, and flood waters may impact the proper functioning of septic tanks.

Flood forces midtown man out of home

Cary Chow — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 02:52:54 GMT

The storms took a slight break from hitting mobile Wednesday, but the weather has left one midtown family hoping to catch a break. At the intersection of Augusta and Jefferson, residents are literally dealing with rising storms.

Strange noise causes evacuation

Renee Dials — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 23:25:58 GMT

Mobile Gas crews continue work on a broken gas line that caused the evacuation of dozens of people in Creola Tuesday.

Flood lets out alligators in Jackson Co

Cherish Lombard — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 23:25:20 GMT

Recent rain caused a big problem in Jackson County: thirty alligators that were fenced in at the Gulf Coast Gator Ranch are now free. Click in for a look at what areas the loose gators could be in.

Fair delayed because of recent weather

Christina Leavenworth — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:51:46 GMT

The recent weather has put a halt to the Santa Rosa County Fair. It was set to open Tuesday, at 5:00 p.m., but now they are expected to open on Wednesday.

Styx River area to see more flooding

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:34:53 GMT

The National Weather Servicve and the Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency (BCEMA) are advising residents in the Styx River area to be aware of flooding into the afternoon and evening hours Wednesday.

Road crews prepare to fix huge hole

April Douglas — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:32:32 GMT

It has been a costly couple of weeks in Mobile County, because of torrential rainfall ravaging roads. County officials said one of the hardest hit roads will take thousands of dollars and two weeks to fix.

Family evacuates because of flooding

Hubert Tate — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:27:13 GMT

Flood waters trapped a Baldwin County family inside their home on Goat Cooper Road. Click in for a look at how they had to be rescued.

Escatawpa Bridge closed due to flooding

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 20:34:56 GMT

UPDATE: The rising water from Escatawpa River has caused the closing of 2 roads: Stateline Rd. at Airport Blvd., and Tanner Williams Rd. at Tanner Chapel Rd.

Important safety information & closures

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 20:14:26 GMT

Click in for a look at information on rivers, brigde closures, road closures, the weather outlook and general safety information.

Sand bags available

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 20:02:33 GMT

Sand and sand bags are available for Santa Rosa County residents and businesses. Click in for a look at locations, and what you need to bring.

Gov. Barbour to survey twister damage

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 19:51:13 GMT

Governor Haley Barbour is expected Monday to survey tornado damage in Simpson County.

Officials warn river continues to rise

Renee Dials — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 02:48:34 GMT

The rain left a lot of water standing in the Allentown community, and emergency officials warn the Blackwater River will continue to rise.

Tree falls on Mobile home

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:24:06 GMT

The winds were very strong in the Stockon Drive area Friday night. Katrina Spencer said howling wind woke her up around 2:00 a.m.

More showers to come

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 20:17:37 GMT

Click in for a look at the forecast for the rest of Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Weather radios make for big protection

Cary Chow — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 03:03:43 GMT

A Baldwin County family was practically saved by a weather radio. As it turns out, those small machines can make for big protection.

Robertsdale family loses home

Mike Rockwood — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 02:50:15 GMT

It was a rude-awakening for some people along the Gulf Coast Friday morning when severe weather hit Baldwin County. This was one of the hardest hit areas.

FL lifeguard struck by lightning

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:58:57 GMT

A lifeguard is recovering after he was struck by lightning in Northwest Florida, just west of Destin.

8 homes damaged from possible tornado

Christina Leavenworth — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 23:26:49 GMT

A possible tornado hit northern Santa Rosa County, in the community of Chumuckla. Eight homes were damaged around 6:00 this morning.

Weather leaves one family homeless

Hubert Tate — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 23:26:14 GMT

FOX10 News continues to follow the severe storms that went through Baldwin County Friday morning. There were reports of damage where one family is without a place to call home.

Family rescued from flooded home

Derica Williams — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 23:11:27 GMT

The severe weather flooded homes and roads in Citronelle. The heavy rains caused such a flood around one family's home that they had to be rescued by boat.

Mobile home flips with people inside

Hubert Tate — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 23:07:55 GMT

Cherrie Deck and her family rode out the severe weather in their mobile home. Click in for a look at how their home flipped during the severe weather.

Severe weather forecast for this weekend

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 22:23:48 GMT

Heavy rains will move in from the southwest again Friday evening: Additional showers and thunderstorms developing south of the coast will move inland this evening, becoming more widespread region-wide through the overnight hours.

Road Closings

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:23:52 GMT

Click in for a look at what roads are closed, and what precautions you should take.

Severe Weather Tips

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:56:49 GMT

Severe weather in northern Santa Rosa County caused damage to a total of eight structures this morning and is estimated at $100,000. Click in for a look at tips you need to know during severe weather and exactly which areas of Santa Rosa County were damaged.

Hard freeze causes folks to bundle up

Derica Williams — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 03:17:26 GMT

Folks across the Gulf Coast are bundling up, and hunkering down, getting ready for this hard freeze. Dale Gaulden said, "I had the water lock bust on my swimming pool pump. I had it bust on my outside shower, that really busted."

Cold weather shelter in Milton

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:06:57 GMT

A cold weather shelter for the homeless will open Monday, February 2 at Ferris Hill Baptist Church located at 6848 Chaffin Street in Milton.