Flood Warning

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Mississippi...

Biloxi River Near Lyman affecting Harrison County.

For the Biloxi River...including Lyman...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Biloxi River near Lyman.

* WHEN...From this afternoon to 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 7:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 17.5 feet tomorrow morning then begin falling. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.5 feet on 04/28/2016. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood