Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 7:46PM CDT until June 20 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 5:46pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Biloxi River Near Lyman affecting Harrison County.
Wolf River Above Gulfport affecting Harrison County.
.The river forecast includes 48 hours of forecasted rainfall. These
river forecasts could change based on how Tropical Storm Arthur or
its remnants tracks across Louisiana and Mississippi late tonight and
Thursday. Interests along the rivers should monitor the forecast
closely and be prepared for significant flooding.
For the Wolf River...including Gulfport...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
For the Biloxi River...including Lyman...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Biloxi River near Lyman.
* WHEN...From Thursday evening to Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, At 14 feet homes on lower Fisherman Trail
will begin to flood and lower River Road will be impassable.
Driving on Loraine Road will be hazardous due to the high water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 8.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening to a crest of 14.8 feet Friday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.8
feet on 07/07/2021.
- 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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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: