Mississippi Flood Warning - Severe | Effective 05/27/2026 05:00

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued May 27 at 7:00AM CDT until May 30 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 27, 2026 - 5:00am
Expires: 
May 27, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... Wolf River Above Gulfport affecting Harrison County. For the Wolf River...including Landon, Gulfport...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wolf River above Gulfport. * WHEN...Until late Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water will be in several homes along the river near the Bells Ferry Road bridge. Bells Ferry Road will be closed within a mile of the bridge as the road will be covered by swift moving river current. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.5 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 1100 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Harrison, MS
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA