Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 19 at 4:08AM CDT until June 21 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 2:08am
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Mississippi...
Biloxi River Near Lyman affecting Harrison County.
For the Biloxi River...including Lyman...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Biloxi River near Lyman.
* WHEN...Until 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 3:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 17.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 3:45 AM CDT Friday was 17.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.5 feet
this morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday
morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.5
feet on 09/01/1957.
- 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: