Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 19 at 8:33AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 6:33am
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Biloxi River Near Lyman affecting Harrison County.
Tchoutacabouffa River Above D'Iberville affecting Harrison County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Wolf River Above Gulfport affecting Harrison County.
For the Wolf River...including Landon, Gulfport...Major flooding is
forecast.
For the Biloxi River...including Wortham, Lyman...Major flooding is
forecast.
For the Tchoutacabouffa River...including D'Iberville...Minor
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Major 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. At 16.5 feet, Flood of Record occurred on September
1, 2012. Major flooding will occur with homes and businesses along
the river inundated. Sections of major roadways will be flooded,
including MS Highway 1101/Menge Ave., Bells Ferry Rd., Red Creek
Rd., and Freddie Frank Rd, among others.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0 feet
just after midnight tonight. This is approaching flood of record
levels set in September of 2012. Continue to monitor for any
changes.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.5
feet on 09/01/2012.
- 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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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: