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
Sender: