Dauphin Island (2) and about 2.5 ft at the gage on the landward side of 

 Dauphin Island (1). However, neither the Theodore, Ala. (Plate 6), nor the 

 Mobile, Ala. (Plate 7), gages which are located in Mobile Bay exhibit the 

 sharp rise seen in both Dauphin Island gages. Since the sharp water level 

 rise just prior to landfall does not occur in records immediately to the east 

 or west of Dauphin Island, it is a feature unique to the offshore location of 

 the island. 



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