Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 24 at 8:11AM CDT until May 26 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 6:11am
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Wolf River Above Gulfport affecting Harrison County.
For the Wolf River...including Gulfport...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wolf River above Gulfport.
* WHEN...Until late Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Bells Ferry Road will be impassable with
deep water on the east bridge approach.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Tuesday afternoon and continue falling to 4.6 feet Friday
morning.
- Flood stage is 8.0 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 late tonight at 1215 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Harrison, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov