Thunderstorm Winds Cause Damage In Flomaton; Giant Flag Destroyed

June 13, 2016

Strong winds in an afternoon thunderstorms cause minor damage in Flomaton Monday afternoon.

The wind bent an 86-foot high flagpole at Rowland Tires at Highway 31 and Highway 113, and the 25 x 40 foot flag was ripped into shreds.

“It’s unfortunate when a storm like this comes up so quick because you can’t just run out and take it down,” Christopher Rowland of Rowland Tires said. “Another pole and flag has already been ordered and we will have it flying again as soon as possible.”

Reader submitted photos also showed a trampoline tossed into a pole. There were scattered reports of power lines down, and yard furniture blown about.

Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Comments

8 Responses to “Thunderstorm Winds Cause Damage In Flomaton; Giant Flag Destroyed”

  1. poohbear on June 14th, 2016 8:04 am

    Mr Rowland wants to fly the flag in appreciation of our Military and the customers of this area. The best way to help pay for the flag is to buy tires from his business. Let him have the Honor of buying and flying the flag.

  2. Mickey Powell on June 13th, 2016 7:30 pm

    You can bet on the 1961 FHS Graduation Class Is good for $50.00. Chris I won’t take a NO this time young man.
    Mickey Powell

  3. Willis on June 13th, 2016 7:12 pm

    Thanks Chris
    Good folks at Rowlands.

  4. Mickey Powell on June 13th, 2016 5:44 pm

    I am now committing my pledge to raise money for another flag. Chris would not let me the last time it was torn up on Memorial Day. Any takers??? Mickey Powell

  5. Honest John on June 13th, 2016 5:36 pm

    So sorry that beautiful flag was destroyed. Looks like the flag pole suffered damage. Glad no one was hurt.

  6. Century on June 13th, 2016 4:45 pm

    Quarter sized hail at the state line.

  7. sam on June 13th, 2016 4:39 pm

    hope they set up a site to collect donations for another bigger and stronger pole and flag. i will donate.

  8. Puddin on June 13th, 2016 4:26 pm

    Yeah, its almost in Atmore right now. Lots of noise so far, and a bit of rain.

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