Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 12 at 2:53PM CDT until May 13 at 11:01AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 12, 2026 - 12:53pm
Expires:
May 13, 2026 - 5:00am
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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Biloxi River near Lyman.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, River Road near Three Rivers Road bridge
will begin to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 2:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 12.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.5
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late
tonight.
- 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 Wednesday morning at 700 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Harrison, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov