Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi...

Wolf River Above Gulfport affecting Harrison County.

For the Wolf River...including Gulfport...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wolf River above Gulfport.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Major flooding of the area will occur. Several homes on Magnolia Drive will be flooded along with business structures along Menge Avenue. The Menge Avenue bridge will be under water. 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 Thursday the stage was 9.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 AM CDT Thursday was 9.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.4 feet on 05/10/1995. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood