Which sources count
Facts come from primary sources: city and county codes, ADEM rules, State Lands rules, Corps permits, NOAA, FEMA and public bid records. One example: in Baldwin County, a bulkhead or seawall is filed in the CitizenServe portal as a flood permit of the marine accessory type. Baldwin County marine permits
Price pages from national websites are not treated as local prices. When they appear, they are labeled as a national guide.
How storm records are handled
Storm numbers come from government reports. A gauge level can use an older datum, so the page says which one. The Corps lists Hurricane Ivan's peak at Perdido Pass as 8.8 feet NGVD. Corps tide-gage table
See the storm guide and the height guide.
How facts are dated and cited
Each fact is tied to a source and a date it was checked. Citations sit after the sentence they support. Rules change, so confirm fees and forms with the office before you file.
If a number could not be confirmed, it is left out rather than guessed.
How to send a correction
Use the contact page. Name the page, the line you doubt and a public source if you have one.
Confirmed errors are fixed and the page date is updated. The site does not promise a reply time.
The responsible publisher
Published by Gulf Shores Seawall. Editorial contact: contact@gulfshoresseawall.com.
Built on Gulf Shores and Baldwin County permit rules, Alabama coastal law, public bids and storm records.
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- Permit Application Checklists | Baldwin County Building DepartmentSource reviewed 2026-10-31
- Hurricane Ivan - September 16, 2004 (Table 3, observed storm surge data, courtesy USACE Mobile District)Source reviewed 2026-10-31