Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 20 at 6:47AM CDT until June 22 at 10:49AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 4:47am
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Jourdan River Near Kiln/Bay St. Louis affecting Hancock County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Wolf River Above Gulfport affecting Harrison County.
Biloxi River Near Lyman affecting Harrison County.
For the Jourdan River...including Kiln/Bay St. Louis...Minor flooding
is forecast.
For the Wolf River...including Gulfport...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
For the Biloxi River...including Lyman...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Biloxi River near Lyman.
* WHEN...Until Monday 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 5:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is falling and expected to drop below flood
stage early Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.3
feet on 08/31/2021.
- 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: