Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 23 at 6:32AM CDT until May 25 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 4:32am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 8:45pm
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...From this morning to Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Bells Ferry Road will be impassable with
deep water on the east bridge approach.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 8.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.5
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early
Monday morning.
- 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.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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 this evening.this evening at 1045
PM CDT.
Area Description:
Harrison, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: