Flood Warning Issued for Biloxi River Near Lyman in Harrison County, MS
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NOAA issued it on May 17, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Flood Warning has been issued for the Biloxi River near Lyman affecting Harrison County, Mississippi, with minor flooding forecast from late tonight to early Monday morning.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Harrison County, Mississippi
- Issued
- May 17, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS New Orleans LA
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Harrison County, Mississippi.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in New Orleans LA for the Biloxi River Near Lyman. The alert was sent at 7:44 PM CDT on May 9, 2026, and is effective from late tonight through early Monday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Harrison County, Mississippi, specifically the Biloxi River near Lyman, including areas such as Wortham and Lyman.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast. At 6:45 PM CDT on May 9, the stage was 9.6 feet. The river is expected to rise above flood stage of 12.0 feet just after midnight tonight and continue rising to a crest of 12.5 feet tomorrow morning. At 12.0 feet, River Road near Three Rivers Road bridge will begin to flood.
Timeline
The alert is effective from late tonight (onset at 12:18 AM CDT on May 10) until early Monday morning (ending at 5:31 AM CDT on May 11). The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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