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River Flood Warning 49, NWS New Orleans, LA

March 11, 2016Harrison County, Mississippi

NWS New Orleans, LA issued this river flood warning at Mar 11, 2016, 9:09 AM CST for Harrison County, Mississippi. It took effect at Mar 11, 2016, 9:12 PM CST. It was in force for 59 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Mar 11, 2016, 9:09 AM CST (15:09 UTC)
In effect from: Mar 11, 2016, 9:12 PM CST
Expired: Mar 14, 2016, 9:00 AM CDT
In force: 59 hr
Issued by: NWS New Orleans, LA
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County Harrison County, MS

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 87 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:12 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Biloxi River near Lyman (LYMM6).

Action stage: 10 ft
Minor stage: 12 ft
Moderate stage: 16 ft
Major stage: 18 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02481130, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

844 
WGUS44 KLIX 111509
FLWLIX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW ORLEANS BATON ROUGE LA 
909 AM CST FRI MAR 11 2016

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans Baton Rouge has issued
a flood warning for the following rivers in Mississippi... 

  Biloxi River Near Lyman affecting Harrison County
  
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Forecast crests are based upon rainfall that has occurred along with 
anticipated rain for the next 12 hours. Adjustments to the forecasts 
will be made if additional heavy rainfall occurs.

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Remember, two feet of 
rushing water can carry away most vehicles including pickups.  Turn 
around and don't drown!

A followup product will be issued later. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather 
Radio, local TV and radio stations...or your cable provider, for the 
latest information. The latest graphical hydrologic information can 
also be found at Weather.Gov.

&&

MSC047-122109-
/O.NEW.KLIX.FL.W.0049.160312T0655Z-160314T1400Z/
/LYMM6.1.ER.160312T0655Z.160313T0600Z.160314T0800Z.NO/
909 AM CST FRI MAR 11 2016

The National Weather Service in New Orleans/Baton Rouge has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Biloxi River Near Lyman.
* from late tonight to Monday morning.
* At 8:30AM the current stage is 3.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to rise above flood stage
  around Midnight tonight and crest near 14.5 feet late Saturday night
  or early Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet...At 14 feet homes on lower Fisherman Trail 
  will begin to flood and lower River Road will be impassable. 
  Driving on Loraine Road will be hazardous due to the high water.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...Loraine Road will begin to flood at 13 feet 
  making driving hazardous. River Road near Three Rivers Road bridge 
  will begin to flood.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...River Road near Three Rivers Road bridge 
  will begin to flood.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...The river will be bankfull at the Three 
  Rivers Road bridge.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3055 8912 3055 8917 3048 8914 3048 8909

$$

98/SO

3 follow-up statements

287 
WGUS84 KLIX 120314
FLSLIX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW ORLEANS BATON ROUGE LA 
914 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Mississippi...
 
  Wolf River Above Gulfport affecting Harrison County 
  
  Biloxi River Near Lyman affecting Harrison County 
  
  Tchoutacabouffa River Above D'Iberville affecting Harrison County 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Forecast crests are based upon rainfall that has occurred along with 
anticipated rain for the next 12 hours. Adjustments to the forecasts 
will be made if additional heavy rainfall occurs.

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Remember, two feet of 
rushing water can carry away most vehicles including pickups.  Turn 
around and don't drown!

A followup product will be issued later. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather 
Radio, local tv and radio stations...or your cable provider, for the 
latest information. The latest graphical hydrologic information can 
also be found at Weather.Gov.

&&

MSC047-130914-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0034.160312T2120Z-160315T0236Z/
/GLFM6.1.ER.160312T2120Z.160313T1700Z.160314T2036Z.NO/
914 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wolf River Above Gulfport.
* from Saturday afternoon to Monday evening.
* At  7:00 PM Friday the stage was 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 9.5 feet by Sunday early afternoon.the 
  river will fall below flood stage by Monday afternoon.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Bells Ferry Road will be impassable with deep
  water on the east bridge approach.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...Bells Ferry Road will begin to flood. There 
  will be water over the access road just upstream of the bridge and 
  the road will become impassable very quickly.

&&

LAT...LON 3042 8919 3041 8922 3037 8922 3039 8917




$$

MSC047-130913-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0049.160312T0312Z-160314T0944Z/
/LYMM6.1.ER.160311T2237Z.160313T0000Z.160314T0344Z.NO/
914 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Biloxi River Near Lyman.
* from this evening to late Sunday night.
* At  7:00 PM Friday the stage was 13.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.5 feet by 
  tomorrow evening. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday 
  before midnight.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet...At 14 feet homes on lower Fisherman Trail 
  will begin to flood and lower River Road will be impassable. 
  Driving on Loraine Road will be hazardous due to the high water.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...Loraine Road will begin to flood at 13 feet 
  making driving hazardous. River Road near Three Rivers Road bridge 
  will begin to flood.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...River Road near Three Rivers Road bridge 
  will begin to flood.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...The river will be bankfull at the Three 
  Rivers Road bridge.

&&

LAT...LON 3055 8912 3055 8917 3048 8914 3048 8909




$$

MSC047-130913-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0050.160312T0808Z-160313T1030Z/
/DIBM6.1.ER.160312T0808Z.160312T1800Z.160313T0430Z.NO/
914 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Tchoutacabouffa River Above D'Iberville.
* from late tonight to late Saturday night.
* At  8:30 PM Friday the stage was 6.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by after midnight tomorrow and 
  continue to rise to near 9.5 feet by tomorrow early afternoon.the 
  river will fall below flood stage by tomorrow late evening.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...Roads along the river will be impassable. A 
  few homes will be isolated.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet...The banks will overflow a short distance 
  upstream and downstream of Lamey Bridge.

&&

LAT...LON 3067 8896 3067 8903 3045 8892 3046 8889




$$

583 
WGUS84 KLIX 121901
FLSLIX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW ORLEANS BATON ROUGE LA 
101 PM CST SAT MAR 12 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Mississippi...
 
The Biloxi River Near Lyman affecting Harrison County 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Forecast crests are based upon rainfall that has occurred along with 
anticipated rain for the next 12 hours. Adjustments to the forecasts 
will be made if additional heavy rainfall occurs.

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Remember, two feet of 
rushing water can carry away most vehicles including pickups.  Turn 
around and don't drown!

A followup product will be issued later. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather 
Radio, local tv and radio stations...or your cable provider, for the 
latest information. The latest graphical hydrologic information can 
also be found at Weather.Gov.

&&

MSC047-132238-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-160313T2238Z/
/LYMM6.1.ER.160311T2237Z.160313T0000Z.160313T1638Z.NO/
101 PM CST SAT MAR 12 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Biloxi River Near Lyman.
* until Sunday afternoon.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river has already crested and is expected to fall
  below flood stage by Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet...At 14 feet homes on lower Fisherman Trail 
  will begin to flood and lower River Road will be impassable. 
  Driving on Loraine Road will be hazardous due to the high water.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...Loraine Road will begin to flood at 13 feet 
  making driving hazardous. River Road near Three Rivers Road bridge 
  will begin to flood.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...River Road near Three Rivers Road bridge 
  will begin to flood.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...The river will be bankfull at the Three 
  Rivers Road bridge.

&&

LAT...LON 3055 8912 3055 8917 3048 8914 3048 8909




$$

339 
WGUS84 KLIX 130253
FLSLIX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW ORLEANS BATON ROUGE LA 
853 PM CST SAT MAR 12 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Mississippi...
 
  Wolf River Above Gulfport affecting Harrison County 

  Biloxi River Near Lyman affecting Harrison County 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Forecast crests are based upon rainfall that has occurred along with 
anticipated rain for the next 12 hours. Adjustments to the forecasts 
will be made if additional heavy rainfall occurs.

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Remember, two feet of 
rushing water can carry away most vehicles including pickups.  Turn 
around and don't drown!

A followup product will be issued later. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather 
Radio, local tv and radio stations...or your cable provider, for the 
latest information. The latest graphical hydrologic information can 
also be found at Weather.Gov.

&&

MSC047-140853-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-160315T0300Z/
/GLFM6.1.ER.160313T0512Z.160314T0000Z.160314T2100Z.NO/
853 PM CST SAT MAR 12 2016

...Flood Warning extended until Monday evening...

The Flood Warning continues for the Wolf River Above Gulfport.
* until Monday evening.
* At  8:00 PM Saturday the stage was 7.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise 
  to near 9.5 feet by tomorrow evening.the river will fall below 
  flood stage by Monday afternoon.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Bells Ferry Road will be impassable with deep
  water on the east bridge approach.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...Bells Ferry Road will begin to flood. There 
  will be water over the access road just upstream of the bridge and 
  the road will become impassable very quickly.

&&

LAT...LON 3042 8919 3041 8922 3037 8922 3039 8917




$$

MSC047-130855-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-160313T0855Z/
/LYMM6.1.ER.160311T2237Z.160312T2000Z.160313T0255Z.NO/
853 PM CST SAT MAR 12 2016

The Flood Warning continues for the Biloxi River Near Lyman.
* until late tonight.
* At  8:00 PM Saturday the stage was 12.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  this evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...River Road near Three Rivers Road bridge 
  will begin to flood.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...The river will be bankfull at the Three 
  Rivers Road bridge.

&&

LAT...LON 3055 8912 3055 8917 3048 8914 3048 8909




$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS New Orleans, LA issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Mar 10, 7:56 PM CST	Flash Flood Warning	LIX	Pearl River, Walthall	2 hr
Mar 10, 9:02 PM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	LIX	Amite, Pike, Walthall	118 min
Mar 10, 9:28 PM CST	Flash Flood Warning	LIX	Amite, Pearl River, Pike, Walthall	4 hr
Mar 11, 1:24 AM CST	Flash Flood Warning	LIX	Amite, Pearl River, Pike, Walthall	3 hr
Mar 11, 2:17 AM CST	River Flood Warning	LIX	Jackson	15 days
Mar 11, 2:19 AM CST	River Flood Warning	LIX	Jackson	5 days
Mar 11, 4:12 AM CST	Flash Flood Warning	LIX	Pearl River, Pike, Walthall	4 hr
Mar 11, 5:04 AM CST	Coastal Flood Warning	LIX		49 hr
Mar 11, 5:21 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LIX	Hancock, Pearl River	39 min
Mar 11, 5:58 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	LIX	Hancock, Pearl River	62 min
Mar 11, 6:54 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	LIX	Harrison	36 min
Mar 11, 7:22 AM CST	Flash Flood Warning Emergency	LIX	Pearl River	13 hr
Mar 11, 7:30 AM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	LIX	Hancock, Harrison, Jackson	3 hr
Mar 11, 7:44 AM CST	Flash Flood Warning	LIX	Walthall	8 hr
Mar 11, 7:58 AM CST	Areal Flood Warning	LIX	Hancock, Pearl River	3 hr
Mar 11, 7:59 AM CST	Flash Flood Warning	LIX	Pike	8 hr
Mar 11, 8:40 AM CST	Flash Flood Warning	LIX	Harrison, Jackson	3 hr
Mar 11, 9:15 AM CST	River Flood Warning	LIX	Harrison	57 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.