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 1 hour ago (Aug 6, 2026, 1:09 PM).
Current USPS 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 09880
Last checked 1 hour agoUSPS 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 09330 09365
Last checked 1 hour agoUSPS Service Alerts ↗ - USPSMediumOR, WA
Wildfires impacting delivery
Wildfires impacting delivery Wildfires in the Pacific Northwest region of the U.S. (Washington and Oregon) may delay the processing, transportation, and delivery of mail and packages. We are closely monitoring the situation in the Spokane Washington area.
Last checked 1 hour agoUSPS Service Alerts ↗
Severe-weather alerts that may affect deliveries
- WeatherHighAZ, MO
Flash Flood Warning
3 active Flash Flood Warning alerts from the National Weather Service. Affected states: AZ, MO. Severe weather can slow or pause deliveries in these areas.
Last checked 1 hour agoNational Weather Service ↗ - WeatherHighCA, CO, MT, ND, OR, SD, WY
Red Flag Warning
12 active Red Flag Warning alerts from the National Weather Service. Affected states: CA, CO, MT, ND, OR, SD, WY. Severe weather can slow or pause deliveries in these areas.
Last checked 1 hour agoNational Weather Service ↗ - WeatherHighCO, OR, WA
Fire Weather Watch
7 active Fire Weather Watch alerts from the National Weather Service. Affected states: CO, OR, WA. Severe weather can slow or pause deliveries in these areas.
Last checked 1 hour agoNational Weather Service ↗ - WeatherHighAK, MO, TX
Flood Warning
6 active Flood Warning alerts from the National Weather Service. Affected states: AK, MO, TX. Severe weather can slow or pause deliveries in these areas.
Last checked 1 hour agoNational Weather Service ↗ - WeatherHighIA, IL, KS, MO
Flood Watch
5 active Flood Watch alerts from the National Weather Service. Affected states: IA, IL, KS, MO. Severe weather can slow or pause deliveries in these areas.
Last checked 1 hour agoNational Weather Service ↗ - WeatherHighAZ, CA, NV, UT
Extreme Heat Warning
18 active Extreme Heat Warning alerts from the National Weather Service. Affected states: AZ, CA, NV, UT. Severe weather can slow or pause deliveries in these areas.
Last checked 1 hour 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.