Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 28 at 8:05PM CDT until May 31 at 8:42PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 6:05pm
Expires:
May 29, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Biloxi River Near Lyman affecting Harrison County.
For the Biloxi River...including Lyman...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Biloxi River near Lyman.
* WHEN...Until Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Major flooding will occur in Retreat and
Riverland Village Subdivisions at the 16 foot stage. Homes on
lower Fisherman Trail will remain flooded and lower River Road
will be impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening to a crest of 16.0 feet tomorrow evening. It
will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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 Friday afternoon at 1215 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Harrison, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: