Flood Warning

...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...Biloxi River near Lyman.

* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Flood of Record occurred on May 10, 1995. Major flooding will occur along the river. Several bridges and roads may be washed out. Evacuation of Biloxi River Estates, Retreat Village, Oakridge Manor, Rolling Acres, and Riverland Village is strongly recommended. Sections of MS Highway 605 will be impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 20.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.0 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.0 feet on 05/10/1995. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood