Flood Warning

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...

Biloxi River Near Lyman affecting Harrison County.

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

Wolf River Above Gulfport affecting Harrison County.

.The river forecast includes 48 hours of forecasted rainfall. These river forecasts could change based on how Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 tracks across Louisiana and Mississippi late tonight and Thursday. Interests along the rivers should monitor the forecast closely and be prepared for major flooding.

For the Wolf River...including Gulfport...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Biloxi River...including Lyman...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wolf River above Gulfport.

* WHEN...From this morning until further notice.

* 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 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 5.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning and continue rising to a crest of 12.5 feet early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.6 feet on 08/31/2021. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood