Flood Warning Issued for Biloxi River Near Lyman in Harrison County, MS

Source: NOAA · Harrison County, Mississippi

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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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This notice was issued by NOAA on June 13, 2026 and geographically references Harrison County, Mississippi. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Weather Alerts - determines the warning protocol behind it, which shapes what protective action (seeking shelter, following evacuation orders if issued, monitoring official updates) is recommended and which agency holds authority to issue or cancel it.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
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.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Harrison County, Mississippi. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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