Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 27 at 8:31AM CDT until May 27 at 5:23PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 6:31am
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Jourdan River Near Kiln/Bay St. Louis affecting Hancock County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Jourdan River near Kiln/Bay St. Louis.
* WHEN...Until late this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Water will cover most of the Jourdan River
Steamer restaurant property and residential property on the south
bank.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 6.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this morning and continue falling to 2.6 feet Monday
morning.
- Flood stage is 6.0 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 afternoon at 530 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Hancock, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: