Severe Weather Alerts
Mississippi
Flood Warning (Severe)
Jackson, MS
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Pascagoula River At Graham Ferry affecting Jackson County.
For the Pascagoula River...including Graham Ferry...Minor flooding
is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pascagoula River at Graham Ferry.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon to early Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, River property at Cumbest Bluff will be
cut off by high water and some river roads will be impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0
feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at 1215 PM CDT.
Start Time
5/28/2026 8:09 PMEnd Time
5/29/2026 12:15 PMHarrison, MS
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Wolf River Above Gulfport affecting Harrison County.
For the Wolf River...including Gulfport...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wolf River above Gulfport.
* WHEN...Until late Monday morning.
* 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 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.5
feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
early Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at 1215 PM CDT.
Start Time
5/28/2026 8:02 PMEnd Time
5/29/2026 12:15 PMHarrison, MS
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Biloxi River Near Lyman affecting Harrison County.
For the Biloxi River...including Lyman...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Biloxi River near Lyman.
* WHEN...Until Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Major flooding will occur in Retreat and
Riverland Village Subdivisions at the 16 foot stage. Homes on
lower Fisherman Trail will remain flooded and lower River Road
will be impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening to a crest of 16.0 feet tomorrow evening. It
will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at 1215 PM CDT.
Start Time
5/28/2026 8:05 PMEnd Time
5/29/2026 12:15 PMHarrison, MS
...The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...
Tchoutacabouffa River Above D'Iberville affecting Harrison County.
For the Tchoutacabouffa River...including D'Iberville...Minor
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tchoutacabouffa River above D'Iberville.
* WHEN...From this morning to this EVENING.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Roads along the river will be impassable. A
few homes will be isolated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 8.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will continue to rise to a forecast
crest of 8.5 feet this afternoon before beginning to fall.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 1245 PM CDT.
Start Time
5/29/2026 6:59 AMEnd Time
5/29/2026 12:45 PMGeorge, MS; Greene, MS
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Chickasawhay At Leakesville affecting George and Greene Counties.
For the Chickasawhay River...including Waynesboro, Leakesville...
Minor flooding is forecast.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued when updates occur.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Chickasawhay at Leakesville.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Flooding of lowlands continues and some
roads in low lying areas become cut off by high water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 22.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is N/A.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.8 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Start Time
5/28/2026 9:51 PMEnd Time
5/29/2026 10:00 AMGeorge, MS; Greene, MS; Perry, MS
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Leaf Near McLain affecting George, Perry and Greene Counties.
For the Leaf River...including McLain, New Augusta...Minor flooding
is forecast.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued when updates occur.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Leaf near McLain.
* WHEN...Until late Saturday night.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 21.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is N/A.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Saturday evening and continue falling to 11.9 feet Tuesday
evening.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Start Time
5/28/2026 10:01 PMEnd Time
5/29/2026 10:15 AMGeorge, MS; Greene, MS; Jackson, MS
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Pascagoula At Merrill affecting George, Jackson and Greene
Counties.
For the Pascagoula River...including Merrill...Minor flooding is
forecast.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued when updates occur.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pascagoula at Merrill.
* WHEN...From this evening to Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Flood Stage. Water approaches homes in west
Merrill.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 22.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is N/A.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.5 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Start Time
5/28/2026 10:12 PMEnd Time
5/29/2026 10:15 AMPearl River, MS
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County.
For the West Hobolochitto Creek...including McNeil...Major flooding
is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil.
* WHEN...Until early Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, North Beech Road and Palestine Road in
Picayune will be impassable. Several homes will be flooded in
vicinity of the stream. Flooding threatens structures along MS
Highway 43 near the bridge and fills culverts and ditches along
bridge approach.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.5
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at noon CDT.
Start Time
5/28/2026 7:54 PMEnd Time
5/29/2026 12:00 PMPearl River, MS
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
East Hobolochitto Creek Near Caesar affecting Pearl River County.
For the East Hobolochitto Creek...including Caesar...Minor flooding
is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...East Hobolochitto Creek near Caesar.
* WHEN...Until late Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Moderate flooding in areas near the stream
in Picayune. Water will be in garages of several homes between MS
Highway 43 and Beech Street bridge. Northwood Drive will be
impassable with some homes flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tonight to a crest of 16.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will
then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at noon CDT.
Start Time
5/28/2026 7:56 PMEnd Time
5/29/2026 12:00 PMHancock, MS; Pearl River, MS
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...Louisiana...
Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Hancock, Pearl River and
St. Tammany Counties.
For the Lower Pearl River...including Pearl River...Minor flooding
is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River.
* WHEN...Until Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 15.5 feet, Secondary roads to the river and
throughout Honey Island Swamp are inundated. Property in the
vicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes along
the left bank. The Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge will be
closed to hunting at the 15.5 foot stage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.9
feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage
early Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at noon CDT.