Active AlertsEscambia

Flood Warning

Issued at Sun 9:59 PM Jun. 21
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama Florida Perdido River Near Barrineau Park affecting Baldwin and Escambia Counties.
What: Minor flooding is occurring.
Where: Perdido River near Barrineau Park.
When: Until late tonight.
Impacts: 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 approaches roadway of Barrineau Park Bridge.
Additional Details: - At 9:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.2 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Sunday was 17.5 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 6.1 feet Friday evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

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.

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