Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 20 at 8:30PM CDT until June 23 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 6:30pm
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Biloxi River Near Lyman affecting Harrison County.
Wolf River Above Gulfport affecting Harrison County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Tchoutacabouffa River Above D'Iberville affecting Harrison County.
For the Wolf River...including Gulfport...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Biloxi River...including Lyman...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Tchoutacabouffa River...including D'Iberville...Minor
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Wolf River above Gulfport.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, 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 7:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 PM CDT Saturday was 13.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Tuesday morning and continue falling to 4.8 feet Thursday
evening.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.4
feet on 06/20/2021.
- 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.
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: