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Flood Warnings For Perdido And Escambia Rivers Extended
March 31, 2009
Flood warnings are in effect for the Perdido River near Barrineau Park and the Escambia River near Century.
The warning for the Escambia River near Century continues until further notice. Tuesday morning, the stage was at 18.2 feeet. It is expected to rise to 18.4 feet by midnight Tuesday and then begin falling. At 17 feet, considerable flooding of lowlands occurs until the river drops below 13 feet.
The warning for the Perdido River near Barrineau Park has been extended until Thursday afternoon. Flood stage on the river is 13 feet. Tuesday morning, the stage was 12.5 feet. The river is forecast to rise to 13.5 feet by Thursday morning.
Pictured above: The road to Fischer’s Landing on the Escambia River in Century was flooded Monday morning. The entire landing is underwater. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
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