Barry delays closure of Bonnet Carre Spillway
Tuesday, corps officials said now, it may be July 28th before the decision is made to start closing bays of the Bonnet Carre Spillway.
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Tropical Storm Barry develops in the Gulf
The storm threatening much of the Gulf Coast has reached sustained winds of 40 miles per hour as of this afternoon. It’s been named Tropical Storm Barry. The system is expected to intensify into a hurricane before making landfall Friday…
People, cars stranded in New Orleans due to floods
That widespread flooding in New Orleans today made it difficult to get around the Big Easy. The French Quarter, an area normally crowded with people, is now filled with water and Canal Street looks like an actual canal. Today’s heavy…
Rep. Palazzo Asks Mississippi River Commission to Review Flood Standards
A Mississippi Congressman is calling for a study to review how flood waters are handled by the Mississippi Valley Division for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Congressman Steven Palazzo sent a letter to Major General Richard G. Kaiser, President…
Flooding issues continue in the Delta
The flooding issues continue for the Mississippi Delta. The rain fall stopped, but the standing flood waters and elevated river and lake levels remain. Today, mayors from all over the state gathered here on the Gulf Coast. “We’re like a…
Bodies of Mississippi Couple Found in Yazoo County Flood Waters
Bodies of Mississippi Couple Found in Yazoo County Flood Waters
Update on Harrison County roads
The Wolf River continues to rise and some roads remain closed because of flooding. As of this morning, Cable Bridge Road in Harrison County is now back open to traffic. Traffic along Interstate 59 and a portion of Highway 49…
Flooding in South Mississippi
Extreme rainfall this weekend has led to rising rivers on the Coast. One of the rivers still in flood stage is the Wolf River in West Harrison County. Monday night the Wolf River was at 14.46 feet which is pretty…
Flooding on Highway 49 in Stone County
One major corridor linking South Mississippi to the rest of the state is open again this morning after flood waters forced all lanes of Highway 49 in Stone County near the Red Creek area to shut down for a few…
Harrison County flooding and rescues
Flooding continues to be a problem this morning as rivers continue to rise from all the heavy rainfall this weekend, prompting Governor Phil Bryant to declare a state of emergency in response to severe storms and flooding throughout our state,…
5/13 - Payton's Monday Afternoon Forecast
The Wolf River is expected to crest near record levels Monday night into Tuesday morning
5/12 - Payton's Sunday Night Forecast
Biloxi River in Moderate Flood Stage overnight into Monday Morning.
TRAVEL ALERT: Road Closures Due to Flooding
Roads continue to close or remain closed after extensive rainfall this weekend. Here's the latest on closures.
Drainage construction project continues in Long Beach
The City of Long Beach is working to relieve flooding issues in the area so the waterline construction saga continues. Residents and businesses on and near Lovers Lane basin including Clower Avenue, Kuyrkendall Place, and the Royal Estates area experience…
2/19 - Payton's Tuesday Afternoon Forecast
More Rain Today...Chance for Severe Weather on Wednesday.
SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK
Although temperatures didn't show it today.. Spring is on the way. And with spring comes the threat of severe weather. News 25's Gabby Easterwood has all you need to know on how to prepare and be aware, this severe weather…
Flooding in Jackson County
Residents in Jackson County are experiencing some major flash flooding. All of the water surrounding land-locked houses spilled in from river flooding in the wake of heavy rainfall. Jackson County Emergency Services Director Earl Etheridge said, “The river here is…
Staying safe during wet weather conditions
As we are keeping an eye out for flash flooding and thunderstorms in our area it is important to remember to put your safety first during these conditions. Harrison County Emergency Management Director Rupert Lacy says he and his team…
12/26 - Payton's Wednesday Afternoon Forecast
Enjoy today, because rain is in the forecast.
Flooding in Biloxi
Earlier this morning in Biloxi, police closed Cedar Lake Road north of I-10 at the bridge due to high waters. Cars heading both directions over the bridge were re-routed because of the heavy flooding. Cedar Lake Road Bridge is now…
Cedar Lake Road closed due to flooding
Caution to all motorists headed through Cedar Lake Road in Biloxi, the road is currently closed at the Cedar Lake Bridge due to flooding. Barricades were put into place this afternoon, flood waters are between Old Highway 67 and Interstate…
Flooding leaves Woolmarket residents frustrated
With the heavy rains we’ve been experiencing some Woolmarket residents received flooding on the neighborhood streets that they say they normally do not see and are now frustrated with the draining, the construction that’s been done to the ditches, and…
HSSM repairing roof after storms
After heavy rains hit Harrison County over the last few days, the Humane Society of South Mississippi is now in the process of repairing several parts of their roof which collapsed yesterday. No pets were injured, but parts of the…
A breach in the roof causes serve flooding at Humane Society
This afternoon, a breach in the roof of the Humane Society of South Mississippi in Gulfport caused severe flooding inside the building. At about 1 p.m., the staff at the Humane Society was first alerted of flooding inside a bathroom.…