Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 25 at 4:43PM CDT until May 29 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 2:43pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Mississippi...
Wolf River Above Gulfport affecting Harrison County.
For the Wolf River...including Landon, Gulfport...Moderate flooding
is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wolf River above Gulfport.
* WHEN...Until Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water will be in several homes along the
river near the Bells Ferry Road bridge. Bells Ferry Road will be
closed within a mile of the bridge as the road will be covered by
swift moving river current.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 7.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening and continue rising to a crest of 12.0 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. The river is expected to fall below
flood stage early Friday afternoon.
- 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 Tuesday morning at 845 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Harrison, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov