Flooding Concerns Over the Next Three Days
News 25’s Kendra Turley interviews Rupert Lacy with the Harrison County Emergency Management Agency.
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Gulfport Bakery Prepares for Potential Flooding
A local bakery that took a hard hit from flooding earlier this year is doing all they can to prepare for the heavy rain. Last time the Coast had major downpours, Melissa’s Bakery was almost ruined by floodwater. Employees at…
Flooding Concerns in South Mississippi
News 25’s Kendra Turley has an update on the weather in South Mississippi.
Gulfport Disaster Resiliency Meeting
Gulfport residents know all too well the dangers of heavy rain and flooding. City officials continue to combat the problems torrential rain falls can cause especially within Ward 1. Gulfport Councilman Truck Casey asked SBP, an organization out of New…
Meeting to Discuss Flooding Issues in Gulfport
Another meeting regarding the issue of flooding in Gulfport took place this afternoon. Citizens and city leaders gathered at the Good Deeds Community Center in Gulfport to discuss recent flooding and possible engineering plans to minimize damage done in the…
Low Interest Disaster Loans Available
People whose homes or businesses flooded in late April or early May have until August 8th to apply for SBA disaster loans. The agency says low-interest disaster loans are available in Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River and Stone counties to…
Community Meeting to Address Flood Issues
If you were affected by the devastating floods back on April 28th, Gulfport leaders want to hear from you tonight. Tonight, the city is hosting a community meeting at 6 o’clock at the Good Deeds Community Center. Community leaders are…
Gulfport Residents Tired of Flooding
Tensions were high at the Good Deeds Community Center in Gulfport tonight as the public and city leaders try to get on the same page when it comes to flooding issues in the city. Dozens of residents sat and listened…
Flooding Community Meeting
If you were affected by devastating floods on April 28th, Gulfport leaders want to hear from you. A meeting is slated at the Good Deeds Community Center where residents can voice their concerns so the city can better prepare in…
City of Gulfport Targets Ditches Prone to Flooding
Gulfport Public Works employees are stopping door to door talking to residents with large ditches on their private property. They are seeking written authorization for access in removing debris and growth from drain openings. This, along with the meeting tonight,…
Flooding Community Meeting
News 25’s Laurene Callander joins us live from the Good Deeds Center with an update on community flood meeting.
Community Meeting on Flood Issues in Gulfport
It has been almost exactly two months since heavy rain caused flooding across the Coast. One city continues to try and make sure its residents are prepared if it were to happen again. Tomorrow night at 6 at the Good…
Governor on FEMA Denial of Flood Claims
Just over a month after immense rainfall destroyed some homes and businesses in Harrison County, FEMA has denied federal funding. Harrison County and Governor Phil Bryant say they’re reviewing their options for an appeal. Governor Bryant says he’s reached out…
Family Wants Answers after Flood Damage
For the most part, the Coast has dried out from recent storms and flooding over the past month. Residents in one area of north Gulfport have growing concerns over the next move for flood damage from county officials. News 25’s…
Gulfport Flooding Issues
Flooding was also a concern from today’s heavy rain for residents in the Orange Grove area. Nearly three weeks removed from severe weather that caused massive floods and evacuations, backed up water once again threatened resident’s homes and businesses on…
Requesting Pick up for Flood Debris
The City of Gulfport wants to remind everyone that scavenging through debris from flooded homes is illegal. If you have a pile that needs to be picked up, report it. City ordinance prevents the rummaging and removal of curbside garbage…
Gulfport Residents Deal with Flood Aftermath
The flood waters from last week’s heavy rainfall have receded but recovery and repairs for some are just getting started. News 25’s Kristen Durand caught up with residents in Gulfport’s Northwood Hills neighborhood who are still dealing with the aftermath.…
City of Gulfport Asking for Flood Reports
The City of Gulfport is asking everyone that experienced flooding from last week’s rainfall to report it. Currently, there are 50 flooded homes, over 10 flooded businesses and 70 flooded streets in Gulfport reported. The city tells News 25 the…
Flooding Update
Last week, river flooding spread throughout areas of the Gulf Coast including RiverRoad in Gulfport. On Friday, residents could not see where the Biloxi River ended and the roadway began, but this morning it was the complete opposite. This weekend’s…
Wolf River Floods Long Beach Campground
Wolf River is swallowing almost an entire Long Beach campground and it’s not the first time this happened. This is according to employees. Imagine waking up to your whole backyard under water. The recent heavy rain has caused Wolf River…
River Flooding Concerns in Biloxi and Gulfport
In certain parts of Gulfport and Biloxi, it’s hard to see where the Biloxi River ends and the street begins, even as the Biloxi River begins to recede. The Biloxi River was recorded at 16.7 feet around 7 this morning.…
Kayak Tour of Sunset Drive in Gulfport
One Gulfport resident took Tina Turner’s “Rollin’ down the River” to a whole new meaning. Gulfport resident Patrick McDonagh posted video on Facebook of him and a friend kayaking down Sunset Drive, giving us a water tour of the neighborhood…
After the Flood
As flood waters begin to recede and dry up, many Gulfport residents are returning to their homes. Oaklane Road resident Laquisha Brooks’ home was flooded yesterday. She was rescued by the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department. Today, her family is finally…
Police Warn to not Move Barricades
With the excessive rain yesterday, today many roads remain closed. Harrison County EMA representatives tell News 25 rain fall levels reached over 10 inches in some places. These high rain levels led police and road officials to close down roads…