Mississippi Flood Warning - Severe | Effective 05/27/2026 06:31

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