Service alerts
Last update: Nov. 6, 2026, 4 p.m. ET
USPS service alerts have information for consumers, small businesses and business mailers about postal facility service disruptions caused by weather-related and other natural disasters, special events, or other changes impacting service.
Visit www.ready.gov or www.listo.gov to prepare for hurricanes and severe weather.
Hurricane Lowell impacting delivery
Impacts from Hurricane Lowell may delay the processing, transportation, and delivery of mail and packages in Hawaii.
Flooding impacting delivery
Impacts from flooding in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. (Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Virginia) may delay the processing, transportation, and delivery of mail and packages.
Temporary closure impacting delivery
Impacts from the temporary closure of the Des Moines, Iowa P&DC may delay the processing, transportation, and delivery of mail and packages.
Flooding impacting delivery
Impacts from flooding in the Southern region of the U.S. (Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee) may delay the processing, transportation, and delivery of mail and packages.
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
Military Post Offices temporarily suspended
The following military ZIP Codes are suspended temporarily for all mailing services until further notice:
- 09365
- 09803
- 09815
- 09832
- 09877
Service disruptions
Residential customers and small businesses can find out if mail is being delivered, or if their Post Offices are open. Business mailers get more detailed information about USPS mail processing facilities, and the operating status of delivery units, as well as any impacts on mail delivery overseas.
Business mailers
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Residential customers
Residential customers should check this Mail Service Disruptions website first for current, frequently-updated information about whether mail is being delivered to your neighborhood or if your local Post Office is open. Or you can call our customer service center at 1-800-ASK-USPS (800-275-8777).
Business mailers
Need more support? Have questions? Need to report a service disruption? Contact your local Business Service Network Representative or visit PostalPro for additional information.
