USPS Delays Today
Below are current USPS service alerts and any severe-weather alerts that could affect USPS deliveries right now.
USPS posts alerts for events like severe weather, facility issues, and regional disruptions. We check and cache these for you hourly.
Last checked 19 hours ago (Sep 23, 2026, 1:09 PM).
Current USPS service alerts
- USPSHigh
Military Post Offices temporarily suspended
Military Post Offices temporarily suspended The following military ZIP Codes are suspended temporarily for all mailing services until further notice: 09306 09316 09330 09365
Last checked 19 hours agoUSPS Service Alerts ↗ - USPSHigh
Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) suspensions
Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) suspensions The following Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) ZIP Codes will be suspended from all mailing services until further notice: 09312 09874
Last checked 19 hours agoUSPS Service Alerts ↗ - USPSMediumCT, DE, MA, MD, NJ, NY, RI, VA
Flooding impacting delivery
Flooding impacting delivery Impacts from a nor’easter in the northeast region of the U.S. (Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts) may delay the processing, transportation, and delivery of mail and packages.
Last checked 19 hours agoUSPS Service Alerts ↗ - USPSMediumHI
Tropical weather impacting delivery
Tropical weather impacting delivery Impacts from tropical weather in Hawaii may delay the processing, transportation, and delivery of mail and packages.
Last checked 19 hours agoUSPS Service Alerts ↗
Severe-weather alerts that may affect deliveries
- WeatherHighAK
High Wind Watch
1 active High Wind Watch alert from the National Weather Service. Affected states: AK. Severe weather can slow or pause deliveries in these areas.
Last checked 19 hours agoNational Weather Service ↗ - WeatherHighAK
High Wind Warning
1 active High Wind Warning alert from the National Weather Service. Affected states: AK. Severe weather can slow or pause deliveries in these areas.
Last checked 19 hours agoNational Weather Service ↗ - WeatherHigh
Special Marine Warning
1 active Special Marine Warning alert from the National Weather Service. Active across multiple areas. Severe weather can slow or pause deliveries in these areas.
Last checked 19 hours agoNational Weather Service ↗ - WeatherHighDE, MD, NC, NJ, VA
Coastal Flood Warning
16 active Coastal Flood Warning alerts from the National Weather Service. Affected states: DE, MD, NC, NJ, VA. Severe weather can slow or pause deliveries in these areas.
Last checked 19 hours agoNational Weather Service ↗ - WeatherHighFL, IA, IL, IN, MO, OH, WI
Flood Warning
24 active Flood Warning alerts from the National Weather Service. Affected states: FL, IA, IL, IN, MO, OH, WI. Severe weather can slow or pause deliveries in these areas.
Last checked 19 hours agoNational Weather Service ↗ - WeatherHigh
Storm Warning
19 active Storm Warning alerts from the National Weather Service. Active across multiple areas. Severe weather can slow or pause deliveries in these areas.
Last checked 19 hours agoNational Weather Service ↗ - WeatherHighAK, CO, HI, KY, NM, TX, VA, WV
Flood Watch
14 active Flood Watch alerts from the National Weather Service. Affected states: AK, CO, HI, KY, NM, TX, VA, WV. Severe weather can slow or pause deliveries in these areas.
Last checked 19 hours agoNational Weather Service ↗ - WeatherHigh
Storm Watch
10 active Storm Watch alerts from the National Weather Service. Active across multiple areas. Severe weather can slow or pause deliveries in these areas.
Last checked 19 hours agoNational Weather Service ↗
What USPS service alerts mean
A USPS service alert usually means mail and packages in the affected area may move more slowly while the issue is active — for example during a snowstorm, hurricane, or a facility disruption.
Remember: a nationwide alert doesn't mean your specific package is delayed — it's just one possible factor. Track your package for its real status.
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Questions & answers
Does a USPS alert mean my package is definitely late?
No. It means deliveries in the affected area may be slower. Your specific package could be unaffected. Check its tracking for the real status.