Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 7 at 7:28AM CDT until June 10 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 7, 2026 - 5:28am
Expires:
June 7, 2026 - 11:30pm
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 Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, 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 6:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:45 AM CDT Sunday was 9.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.5 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
early Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.5
feet on 05/15/1990.
- 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