Mississippi Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/18/2026 05:58

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 18 at 7:58AM CDT until June 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 18, 2026 - 5:58am
Expires: 
June 19, 2026 - 12:00am
Description: 
...The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi... Jourdan River Near Kiln/Bay St. Louis affecting Hancock County. For the Jourdan River...including Kiln/Bay St. Louis...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Jourdan River near Kiln/Bay St. Louis. * WHEN...From this evening to Friday evening. * 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 6:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 3.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 7.0 feet tomorrow morning then begin falling. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.1 feet on 04/29/2016. - 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: 
Hancock, MS
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA