Mississippi Flood Warning | Effective 05/09/2026 17:44

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued May 9 at 7:44PM CDT until May 11 at 5:31AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 9, 2026 - 5:44pm
Expires: 
May 10, 2026 - 9:45am
Description: 
...The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi... Biloxi River Near Lyman affecting Harrison County. For the Biloxi River...including Wortham, Lyman...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Biloxi River near Lyman. * WHEN...From late tonight to early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, River Road near Three Rivers Road bridge will begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue rising to a crest of 12.5 feet tomorrow morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 1145 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Harrison, MS
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov