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Flood Warning: Baldwin, AL; Escambia, FL
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Perdido River near Barrineau Park, affecting Escambia County, Florida, and Baldwin County, Alabama. Minor flooding is forecast from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning as river levels rise.
About Perdido River flood warning
Last updated:
Affected area: Baldwin, AL; Escambia, FL
Severity: Severe · Effective: October 9, 2026 9:17 am · Expires: October 9, 2026 9:30 pm
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama…
Florida…
Perdido River Near Barrineau Park affecting Escambia and Baldwin
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 Saturday afternoon to Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS…At 12.0 feet, Water begins to flood roadway east of the
bridge. At 13.0 feet, River begins to leave its banks at the
parking lot of Adventures Perdido River. Begins to threaten several
permanently parked travel trailers. Water floods roadway on Florida
side of Barrineau Park Bridge. At 14.0 feet, Water begins to flood
bridge roadway and Florida side of bridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 8:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 1.9 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 13.5 feet tomorrow evening. It
will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning.
– Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Precautionary / preparedness actions
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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