Record rainfall inundates central Gulf coast

By Washington Examiner

Published June 10, 2012 1:48am ET

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Record rainfall inundates central Gulf coast — Cars make their way through floodwaters on Brent Lane following heavy rains Saturday, June 9, 2012, in Pensacola, Fla. The National Weather Service said 13.11 inches fell on Pensacola over 24 hours by Saturday, coming close to the city's all-time record of 15.29 inches set in 1934, causing what could be millions of dollars in flood damage in the Pensacola area alone with more rain on the way. (AP Photo/The Pensacola News Journal, Bruce Graner) NO SALES | Bruce Graner

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Record amounts of rain dropped on the central Gulf coast Saturday, causing what could be millions of dollars in flood damage in the Pensacola area alone with more rain on the way.

The National Weather Service said 13.11 inches fell on Pensacola over 24 hours by Saturday, coming close to the city’s all-time record of 15.29 inches set in 1934.

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