Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 7 at 7:22PM CDT until June 9 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 7, 2026 - 5:22pm
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Wolf River Above Gulfport affecting Harrison County.
For the Wolf River...including Gulfport...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wolf River above Gulfport.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, 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 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:45 PM CDT Sunday was 9.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage late Tuesday
morning to 4.6 feet Wednesday evening.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.5
feet on 03/17/1990.
- 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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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: