Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 6 at 10:07PM CDT until June 9 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 6, 2026 - 8:07pm
Expires:
June 7, 2026 - 2:15pm
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...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wolf River above Gulfport.
* WHEN...From late tonight to late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Bells Ferry Road will be impassable with
deep water on the east bridge approach.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 6.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late tonight to
9.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage late Monday evening to 3.9 feet early Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.5
feet on 03/17/1990.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
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 when updates are needed.
Area Description:
Harrison, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov