Flood Warning For Escambia River

February 13, 2013

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a flood warning for the Escambia River near Century until further notice.

At 11 9.m. Tuesday, the river stage was at 15.63 feet; flood stage is 17 feet. No flooding is currently occurring. However, the river is expected to rise above flood stage Wednesday  and could rise to 18.67  feet by early Friday morning.

The forecast currently calls for minor flooding in low lying areas and pastures along the river. No residential or transportation infrastructure impacts are expected at this time.

Comments

6 Responses to “Flood Warning For Escambia River”

  1. William on February 12th, 2013 10:44 pm

    >>> Any chance schools will be closed?

    No, sorry.

  2. FHS Senior on February 12th, 2013 9:00 pm

    Any chance schools will be closed?

  3. William on February 12th, 2013 6:53 pm

    >>is there anyway u could give an update on murder creek off of hwy 41 going into east brewton? thx!

    There are no warnings for Murder Creek. It is expected to crest below flood stage.

  4. alaresident on February 12th, 2013 6:49 pm

    is there anyway u could give an update on murder creek off of hwy 41 going into east brewton? thx!

  5. donniejohnsonsbabygurl on February 12th, 2013 8:50 am

    thanks very much i also live next to the river. this was very helpful!

  6. concerned on February 12th, 2013 7:32 am

    To:william, thank you very much for posting this info,I live very close to the river,very helpful info!!! Keep up the good work!!! Thanks!!!!