Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 8 at 10:26AM CDT until June 8 at 11:54PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 8:26am
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Biloxi River Near Lyman affecting Harrison County.
For the Biloxi River...including Wortham, Lyman...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Biloxi River near Lyman.
* WHEN...Until this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Loraine Road will begin to flood at 13 feet
making driving hazardous. River Road near Three Rivers Road bridge
will begin to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:45 AM CDT Monday was 14.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this afternoon and continue falling to 5.1 feet Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.6
feet on 05/29/1976.
- 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 when updates are needed.
Area Description:
Harrison, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: