Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 19 at 5:31AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 3:31am
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Mississippi...
Wolf River Above Gulfport affecting Harrison County.
For the Wolf River...including Gulfport...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Wolf River above Gulfport.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Major flooding of the area will occur.
Several homes on Magnolia Drive will be flooded along with business
structures along Menge Avenue. The Menge Avenue bridge will be
under water. Water will be in several homes along the river near
the Bells Ferry Road bridge. 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 4:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 4:45 AM CDT Friday was 14.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.5 feet
this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.4
feet on 05/10/1995.
- 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: