Today was quite a roller coaster ride of weather in South Mississippi, and Thursday evening's forecast shows the changes don't last long. We will see some clearing overnight and into tomorrow (Friday), where mostly sunny skies will be a welcome…
As the sun came out and all threats of danger were gone, residents began taking advantage of the remaining flood waters. Those living on Oak Lane Drive in the Pebble Creek neighborhood walked outside and began wading, driving and even…
Cable Bridge Road in Pass Christian is closed to thru traffic for the immediate future. Flood waters have covered the road’s surface. Harrison County Sheriff’s Department has set up two road blocks on each side of the flooded area and…
For those affected by the severe weather, there is a shelter open tonight in Gulfport. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson heard stories from some of the people staying there. Severe flooding had families fending for their lives and many people seeking…
Mayor Billy Hewes declared Gulfport was in a state of emergency as the severity of today’s flooding began to sink in. At 3 o’clock this afternoon, Mayor Hewes sat down with other city leaders for a recap of the day’s…
Some Gulfport business owners had to walk through two feet of standing water to salvage what they could from their flooded stores on Dedeaux Road after the overnight downpour. News 25’s Kristen Durand was on the scene as these store…
The rain has stopped and the flooding is receding but residents in Gulfport and parts of Biloxi are left to deal with flood waters that are still keeping them trapped inside their homes. News 25’s Shelby Myers is on the scene…
For people in the surrounding area affected by the severe weather, a shelter in Gulfport is open tonight. The Red Cross says families were at the 361 shelter on County Farm Road this morning. Some were rescued after the severe…
More than 20 Gulfport residents were rescued this morning as they woke up to rising floodwaters in their neighborhood. News 25’s Laurene Callander joined police and firefighters on Northwood Hills Drive this morning as they ventured out to save lives.…
Here’s a look at some viewer photos and videos we have received throughout the morning.
One road in Gulfport has had a part swept away due to the rain. Crews were out this morning blocking off a part of Lambrecht Road near Robinson Road in Gulfport. They believe high waters wore away at the road…
News 25’s Kristen Durand was out on the corner of Dedeaux Road and Highway 49 as some local businesses were doing all they could to salvage what was left after getting nearly two feet of water. Some of the businesses…
Police rescued over 20 people out of flooded homes off Northwood Hills Drive. Water was at chest level for the officers, but that did not stop them from saving the lives of children, adults and even pets. Gulfport Police Department…
Flooding At Gulfport High School Sends Students Home at 11:30 am.
Crews are out shutting down Lambrecht Rd. near Robinson Rd in Gulfport. Part of road has washed away. @wxxv25 pic.twitter.com/CSznAJkmt7— Bryan Kennedy (@wxxvbryan) April 28, 2016 [mappress mapid="2820"]
Today’s rain had Escatawpa residents bracing for more flooding in their already saturated neighborhoods. Many people gathered free sand from the Escatawpa Fire Department and were on edge that today’s precipitation would force the Pascagoula River into their homes. On…
With more rain comes more flooding and that’s what’s happening in an already saturated area. News 25’s Shelby Myers is in Jackson County to tell us how residents are riding out the flood waters as the Pascagoula River continues to…
In response to recent flooding across the state, the Mississippi Department of Health is offering free tetanus shots in counties affected by the onslaught of water. They want to remind all residents recently affected by flooding that a tetanus vaccination…
Jackson County residents continue to prepare for the worst as the Pascagoula River continues to rise. Yesterday morning, the river was at 17 feet. Now, the river is over 18 feet, spilling well over its banks and threatening homes nearby.…
Interstate 10 is now closed in both directions at the Texas-Louisiana state line due to flooding. Because of the rising floodwaters from the Sabine River now covering parts of the road, officials decided to close the interstate late Tuesday. The…
Jackson County residents prepare for the worst as the Pascagoula River continues to rise and threaten the lives of those living nearby. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us live with a look at the scene in Escatawpa. [mappress mapid="2515"]
Highway 604 in Hancock County is closed and residents are bracing for continued flooding as Pearl River is on the rise. News 25’s Shelby Myers toured Pearlington roads today and has the story. Many Pearlington residents living just off Pearl…
Mississippi and Louisiana officials say flooding on the Pearl River may come a day later than expected. Hancock County emergency management says flooding on the river that forms the southern end of the state line may not come until late…
The heavy rainfall is evident in Harrison County as major rivers continue to swell. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson ventured out to Wolf River in the western part of the county. Flooding was something Pass Christian resident Mike Letort was warned…