Escambia, Perdido Rivers Dropping Closer To Historic Lows

October 22, 2024

Rivers in the North Escambia area are dropping closer to historic lows.

At Century, the Escambia River was at 2.8 feet and falling at 7 p.m. Monday; the all-time record low level was 1.30 feet in 1954. The Perdido River at Barrineau Park was at 1.05 feet Sunday night. Low water records for the Perdido River are not available.

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During a 50-to-100-year drought in July 2011, the Escambia and Perdido rivers were at 2.9 and 1.3 feet, respectively.

With no rain forecast for at least the next week, both rivers are expected to continue to fall.

Pictured: The Escambia River at Century last Monday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

Comments

4 Responses to “Escambia, Perdido Rivers Dropping Closer To Historic Lows”

  1. Bogia Boy on October 23rd, 2024 10:50 am

    Perfect time to cleanup the log jam!!!

  2. Bogia Boy on October 23rd, 2024 10:49 am

    Perfect time to clean up the log jam!!!

  3. larry seale on October 22nd, 2024 12:51 pm

    Its the time of the year……
    Bad news for the river BUT
    good weather for the cotton and peanuts
    farmers…….
    Nature at its best

  4. Yep on October 22nd, 2024 10:11 am

    Looks like a good time to clean the ramp off at Fischer landing.





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