Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 26 at 9:30AM CDT until May 29 at 5:40PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 7:30am
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Jourdan River Near Kiln/Bay St. Louis affecting Hancock County.
Biloxi River Near Lyman affecting Harrison County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Wolf River Above Gulfport affecting Harrison County.
For the Jourdan River...including Kiln/Bay St. Louis...Minor
flooding is forecast.
For the Wolf River...including Landon, Gulfport...Moderate flooding
is forecast.
For the Biloxi River...including Wortham, Lyman...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Wolf River above Gulfport.
* WHEN...Until Friday afternoon.
* 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 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.0
feet Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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 130 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Harrison, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov