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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 evening.
About Perdido River flood warning
Last updated:
Affected area: Baldwin, AL; Escambia, FL
Severity: Severe · Effective: October 8, 2026 8:37 am · Expires: October 8, 2026 8:45 pm
…The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Flood Warning
for the following rivers in Alabama…Florida…
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 Saturday afternoon to Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS…At 14.0 feet, Water begins to flood bridge roadway and
Florida side of bridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 7:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 2.2 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Saturday afternoon to a crest of 14.6 feet early Sunday morning.
It will then fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon.
– 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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