Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 18 at 7:56AM CDT until June 21 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 5:56am
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Mississippi...
Biloxi River Near Lyman affecting Harrison County.
For the Biloxi River...including Lyman...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Biloxi River near Lyman.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, There will be major flooding on Loraine
Road near the Lorraine Road bridge. Major roads will be closed
including Lamey Bridge Road and Old Highway 49 at the Little Biloxi
River. Major flooding will occur in Retreat and Riverland Village
Subdivisions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon to a crest of 17.5 feet tomorrow morning then begin
falling.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.5
feet on 04/28/2016.
- 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.
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: