Flood Warning: Baldwin, AL; Escambia, FL

Affected area: Baldwin, AL; Escambia, FL

Severity: Severe · Effective: June 17, 2026 1:27 pm · Expires: June 18, 2026 1:30 am

…The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Flood Warning
for the following rivers in Florida…Alabama…

Perdido River Near Barrineau Park affecting Baldwin and Escambia
Counties.

For the Perdido River…including Barrineau Park…Minor flooding is
forecast.

* WHAT…Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Perdido River near Barrineau Park.

* WHEN…From Friday morning to Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS…At 14.0 feet, water begins to flood bridge roadway and
Florida side of bridge.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 12:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 2.7 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage Friday
morning to a crest of 14.5 feet Friday evening. It will then fall
below flood stage late Saturday morning.
– Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Precautionary / preparedness actions

Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.

Source: NWS Mobile AL (U.S. National Weather Service). Always follow official guidance. weather.gov