Flood Warning for Baldwin, AL; Escambia, FL
What: Minor flooding is occurring. 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....
Official alert brief
...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 Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Sunday was 17.5 feet. Forecast...The 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
Instructions
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.