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Flood Warning: Baldwin, AL; Escambia, FL

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Affected area: Baldwin, AL; Escambia, FL

Severity: Severe · Effective: June 18, 2026 9:29 am · Expires: June 18, 2026 9:30 pm

…The Flood Warning is extended 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 late tonight to Monday morning.

* IMPACTS…At 17.6 feet, Water reaches the first floor of Adventures
Perdido River Office Building.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 8:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 3.2 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight to a crest of 17.6 feet early Saturday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage early Monday 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.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.

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

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Randy Breland is the Managing Editor of NewsWK Pensacola, covering local government, public safety, and Gulf Coast community news. A retired U.S. military veteran and Pensacola resident, Randy brings a commitment to accuracy and accountability journalism to Escambia County and the surrounding region. He has called the Gulf Coast home for several years and covers breaking news, civic affairs, and community events across Northwest Florida. https://www.linkedin.com/in/randybreland/ To contact Randy you can email him at News@pensacola.newswk.com

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