Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 29 at 7:32AM CDT until May 31 at 5:54PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 29, 2026 - 5:32am
Expires:
May 29, 2026 - 9:45pm
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...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Biloxi River near Lyman.
* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.
* 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 6:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will continue rising to a crest of 16.0
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage late Sunday morning.
- 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.
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 this evening at 1145 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Harrison, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: