This morning's landfall of Tropical Storm Ida resulted in strong winds, heavy rainfall, and flooding to parts of the Gulf coast — but no significant property damage.
That's according to Guy Carpenter's report, which was issued several hours after the storm with 45 mph winds made two landfalls: the first was Dauphin Island, Ala., and the second at Bon Secour, Ala. The report also said that New Orleans, Mobile, and Pensacola were all affected by tropical storm-force winds, which extended out 175 miles from the storm's eye at landfall.
Most areas were expected to encounter three-to-six inches of rain, with some receiving up to eight inches. According to Guy Carpenter, officials said there have been no reports of storm surge breaching defenses that protect beach-front hotels and condominium buildings along the Alabama coast.
Overall, the 2009 hurricane season has trended similarly with long-term averages, but only two of the nine formed storms (includes tropical storms and hurricanes) have made landfall in the U.S.: Tropical Storm Claudette and now Tropical Storm Ida. Neither caused significant insured damage.
The 2009 hurricane season ends later this month on Nov. 30.
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