Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 19 at 8:33AM CDT until June 21 at 5:35PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 6:33am
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Biloxi River Near Lyman affecting Harrison County.
Tchoutacabouffa River Above D'Iberville affecting Harrison County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Wolf River Above Gulfport affecting Harrison County.
For the Wolf River...including Landon, Gulfport...Major flooding is
forecast.
For the Biloxi River...including Wortham, Lyman...Major flooding is
forecast.
For the Tchoutacabouffa River...including D'Iberville...Minor
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Biloxi River near Lyman.
* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Flood of Record occurred on May 10, 1995.
Major flooding will occur along the river. Several bridges and
roads may be washed out. Evacuation of Biloxi River Estates,
Retreat Village, Oakridge Manor, Rolling Acres, and Riverland
Village is strongly recommended. Sections of MS Highway 605 will be
impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 20.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.0 feet
this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.0
feet on 05/10/1995.
- 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: