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Flood Warnings: Escambia And Perdido Rivers
April 7, 2025
Flood warnings are in effect for both the Escambia and Perdido rivers.
Here are details on both warnings:
ESCAMBIA RIVER
For the Escambia River near Century, minor flooding is forecast from Monday evening to Friday afternoon.
At 1 p.m. Monday, the river was at 15.25 feet and rising. The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 19.6 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday morning. Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
At 19.0 feet, low lying pastures will flood. Cattle should be moved to higher ground.
PERDIDO RIVER
For the Perdido River near Barrineau Park, minor flooding is forecast from Monday afternoon to Friday morning
At 1 p.m. Monday, the river was at 13.89 feet and rising. The river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday afternoon to a crest of 18.0 feet early Tuesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
At 17.6 feet, water reaches the first floor of Adventures Perdido River office building.
The Barrineau Park bridge over the Perdido River between Florida and Alabama closed Monday due to flooding (pictured).
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