Perdido River near Barrineau Park
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 13.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 19.0 ft; major flooding begins at 26.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 19.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 26.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 26.3 ft on Sep 29, 1998 (historic crest)
- 25.7 ft on Mar 15, 1929 (historic crest)
- 23.9 ft on Apr 15, 1995 (historic crest)
- 22.3 ft on Sep 17, 2020 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 12.0 ft | Water begins to flood roadway east of the bridge. |
|---|---|
| 13.0 ft | River begins to leave its banks at the parking lot of Adventures Perdido River. Begins to threaten several permanently parked travel trailers. Water floods roadway on Florida side of Barrineau Park Bridge. |
| 14.0 ft | Water begins to flood bridge roadway and Florida side of bridge. |
| 17.6 ft | Water reaches the first floor of Adventures Perdido River Office Building. |
| 24.1 ft | Water enters the first floor of houses on stilts just north of Adventures Perdido River. |
| 26.3 ft | RECORD FLOOD - Hurricane Georges. Highway 112 Bridge is closed. River Annex Road, Ruby's Fish Camp, Hurst Hammock Road, River Annex Road, Seminole Landing, Adventures Perdido River, and River Bend Estates are flooded. |
Forecast office: NWS Mobile · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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