Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 27 at 7:37PM CDT until May 29 at 8:48PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 5:37pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Wolf River Above Gulfport affecting Harrison County.
For the Wolf River...including Gulfport...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor 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. As water recedes these conditions will
improve.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Friday afternoon and continue falling to 3.5 feet
Monday evening.
- 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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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 Thursday morning at 1145 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Harrison, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov