Active AlertsEscambia

Flood Warning

Issued at Fri 9:17 AM Oct. 9
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama Florida Perdido River Near Barrineau Park affecting Escambia and Baldwin Counties. For the Perdido Riverincluding Barrineau ParkMinor 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. - ForecastThe 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

Recommended Action

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.

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