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Flash Flood Warning: Baldwin, AL; Escambia, AL; Mobile, AL; Escambia, FL

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Affected area: Baldwin, AL; Escambia, AL; Mobile, AL; Escambia, FL

Severity: Severe · Effective: June 18, 2026 7:50 pm · Expires: June 18, 2026 10:45 pm

FFWMOB

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for…
Western Escambia County in south central Alabama…
Northwestern Baldwin County in southwestern Alabama…
Central Mobile County in southwestern Alabama…
Northwestern Escambia County in northwestern Florida…

* Until 1045 PM CDT.

* At 750 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
Downtown Mobile, Midtown Mobile, Prichard, Tillmans Corner,
Saraland, Bay Minette, Atmore, Chickasaw, Satsuma, Creola,
Chunchula, Stockton, Axis, Semmes, Tanner Williams, I65 And AL 225,
I65 And AL 158, I65 And I165, I10 And I65 and Mobile Regional
Airport.

Precautionary / preparedness actions

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

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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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