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River Flood Warning 229, NWS New Orleans, LA

September 14, 2021Harrison County, Mississippi

NWS New Orleans, LA issued this river flood warning at Sep 14, 2021, 9:08 AM CDT for Harrison County, Mississippi. It took effect at Sep 15, 2021, 11:44 AM CDT. It was in force for 69 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Sep 14, 2021, 9:08 AM CDT (14:08 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 15, 2021, 11:44 AM CDT
Expired
Sep 18, 2021, 8:27 AM CDT
In force
69 hr
Issued by
NWS New Orleans, LA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Harrison County, MS

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 80 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:11 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Biloxi River near Lyman (LYMM6). The gauge peaked at 17.53 ft at Sep 16, 2021, 12:00 AM CDT.

actionminormoderatemajor5101509/1409/1509/1609/1709/1809/19
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.

645 
WGUS44 KLIX 141408
FLWLIX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
908 AM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...

  Wolf River Above Gulfport affecting Harrison County.

  Biloxi River Near Lyman affecting Harrison County.

For the Wolf River...including Landon, Gulfport...Minor flooding is 
forecast.
For the Biloxi River...including Wortham, Lyman...Minor flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

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 when updates are needed.

&&


MSC047-150815-
/O.NEW.KLIX.FL.W.0229.210915T2327Z-210917T0636Z/
/LYMM6.1.ER.210915T2327Z.210916T1200Z.210917T0036Z.NO/
908 AM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Biloxi River Near Lyman.
* From Wednesday evening to early Friday morning.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 3.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  tomorrow evening to a crest of 13.5 feet Thursday morning.
* 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.


&&

LAT...LON 3048 8901 3048 8909 3055 8912 3055 8905

$$

MSC047-150815-
/O.NEW.KLIX.FL.W.0230.210916T1434Z-210918T1500Z/
/GLFM6.1.ER.210916T1434Z.210917T1154Z.210918T0900Z.NO/
908 AM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Wolf River Above Gulfport.
* From Thursday morning to late Saturday morning.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 4.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  Thursday morning to a crest of 9.0 feet Friday morning.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Bells Ferry Road will be impassable with 
  deep water on the east bridge approach.


&&

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

$$

JFL
8 follow-up statements
222 
WGUS84 KLIX 150153
FLSLIX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
853 PM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Mississippi...

  Biloxi River Near Lyman affecting Harrison County.

For the Biloxi River...including Wortham, Lyman...Minor flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

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 when updates are needed.

&&


MSC047-152000-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0229.210916T0336Z-210917T1800Z/
/LYMM6.1.ER.210916T0336Z.210917T0000Z.210917T1200Z.NO/
853 PM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Biloxi River Near Lyman.
* From Wednesday evening to early Friday afternoon.
* At 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 3.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 13.5 feet 
  Thursday evening. The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  Friday morning.
* 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.


&&

LAT...LON 3048 8901 3048 8909 3055 8912 3055 8905

$$

PG
741 
WGUS44 KLIX 151352
FLWLIX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
852 AM CDT Wed Sep 15 2021

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...

  Jourdan River Near Kiln/Bay St. Louis affecting Hancock County.

  Tchoutacabouffa River Above D'Iberville affecting Harrison County.

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and 
increased in duration for the following rivers in Mississippi...

  Wolf River Above Gulfport affecting Harrison County.

  Biloxi River Near Lyman affecting Harrison County.

For the Jourdan River...including Kiln/Bay St. Louis...Minor 
flooding is forecast.
For the Wolf River...including Landon, Gulfport...Moderate flooding 
is forecast.
For the Biloxi River...including Wortham, Lyman...Moderate flooding 
is forecast.
For the Tchoutacabouffa River...including D'Iberville...Moderate 
flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

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 when updates are needed.

&&


MSC045-160800-
/O.NEW.KLIX.FL.W.0238.210915T1655Z-210917T1013Z/
/KLNM6.1.ER.210915T1655Z.210916T1200Z.210917T0412Z.NO/
852 AM CDT Wed Sep 15 2021

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Jourdan River Near Kiln/Bay St. Louis.
* From this morning to early Friday morning.
* At 7:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 4.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this morning to a crest of 7.5 feet tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet, Water will cover most of the River Dock 
  Resturant property and residential property on the south bank.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, The River Dock Restraunt will flood. 
  Drainage ditches along Mississippi Highway 43 will be running full 
  and near the shoulder of the road at the bridge approach. Water 
  will cover most of the River Dock property and residential 
  property on the south bank.


&&

LAT...LON 3036 8943 3039 8951 3043 8947 3040 8939

$$

MSC047-160800-
/O.NEW.KLIX.FL.W.0239.210916T0347Z-210918T0835Z/
/DIBM6.2.ER.210916T0347Z.210917T0000Z.210918T0234Z.NO/
852 AM CDT Wed Sep 15 2021

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Tchoutacabouffa River Above D'Iberville.
* From this evening to early Saturday morning.
* At 7:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 4.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this evening to a crest of 15.0 feet tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Lamey Bridge will be closed and Lamey 
  Bridge Road will be impassable from Mason Blvd to Johnson Still 
  Road.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Flooding will close most roads, including 
  the Cyprus Creek Road bridge across the river at the 
  Harrison-Jackson county line.  Homes below Cyprus Creek west of 
  Mississippi Highway 67 will remain flooded and the Lamey Bridge 
  Road east of the River will remain closed.


&&

LAT...LON 3048 8888 3044 8888 3043 8898 3048 8898

$$

MSC047-160800-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0229.210915T1644Z-210918T1851Z/
/LYMM6.2.ER.210915T1644Z.210916T1800Z.210918T1251Z.NO/
852 AM CDT Wed Sep 15 2021

...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and 
increased in duration until early Saturday afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Biloxi River Near Lyman.
* Until early Saturday afternoon.
* At 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 6.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this morning to a crest of 17.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, There will be major flooding on Loraine 
  Road near the Lorraine Road bridge. Major roads will be closed 
  including Lamey Bridge Road and Old Highway 49 at the Little 
  Biloxi River. Major flooding will occur in Retreat and Riverland 
  Village Subdivisions.


&&

LAT...LON 3048 8901 3048 8909 3055 8912 3055 8905

$$

MSC047-160800-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0230.210915T1646Z-000000T0000Z/
/GLFM6.2.ER.210915T1646Z.210917T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
852 AM CDT Wed Sep 15 2021

...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and 
increased in duration until further notice...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Wolf River Above Gulfport.
* From this morning until further notice.
* At 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 5.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this morning and continue rising to a crest of 13.0 feet early 
  Friday afternoon.
* Impact...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.


&&

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

$$

JFL
986 
WGUS84 KLIX 160150
FLSLIX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
850 PM CDT Wed Sep 15 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Mississippi...

  Biloxi River Near Lyman affecting Harrison County.

For the Biloxi River...including Wortham, Lyman...Moderate flooding 
is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

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 when updates are needed.

&&


MSC047-162000-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0229.000000T0000Z-210918T1852Z/
/LYMM6.2.ER.210915T1644Z.210916T1800Z.210918T1251Z.NO/
850 PM CDT Wed Sep 15 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday 
afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Biloxi River Near Lyman.
* Until early Saturday afternoon.
* At 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 6.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this morning to a crest of 17.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It 
  will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, There will be major flooding on Loraine 
  Road near the Lorraine Road bridge. Major roads will be closed 
  including Lamey Bridge Road and Old Highway 49 at the Little 
  Biloxi River. Major flooding will occur in Retreat and Riverland 
  Village Subdivisions.


&&

LAT...LON 3048 8901 3048 8909 3055 8912 3055 8905

$$

KO
172 
WGUS84 KLIX 161111
FLSLIX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
Issued by National Weather Service Mobile AL
611 AM CDT Thu Sep 16 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Mississippi...

  Biloxi River Near Lyman affecting Harrison County.

For the Biloxi River...including Wortham, Lyman...Minor flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.

&&


MSC047-170345-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0229.000000T0000Z-210917T0345Z/
/LYMM6.1.ER.210915T1644Z.210916T0645Z.210916T2145Z.NO/
611 AM CDT Thu Sep 16 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Biloxi River Near Lyman.
* Until late this evening.
* At 5:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  this afternoon and continue falling to 4.1 feet early Tuesday 
  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.


&&

LAT...LON 3048 8901 3048 8909 3055 8912 3055 8905

$$
927 
WGUS84 KLIX 161530
FLSLIX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
Issued by National Weather Service Mobile AL
1030 AM CDT Thu Sep 16 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Mississippi...

  Biloxi River Near Lyman affecting Harrison County.

For the Biloxi River...including Wortham, Lyman...Minor flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.

&&


MSC047-171530-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0229.000000T0000Z-210919T0925Z/
/LYMM6.1.ER.210915T1644Z.210916T0645Z.210919T0325Z.NO/
1030 AM CDT Thu Sep 16 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Biloxi River Near Lyman.
* Until early Sunday morning.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is forecast to fall to around 12 feet by 
  early Friday morning, but is expected to rise back to around 14 
  feet by Friday night or early Saturday morning. The river is 
  forecast to fall below flood stage late Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 14.0 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.


&&

LAT...LON 3048 8901 3048 8909 3055 8912 3055 8905

$$

21/CLL
987 
WGUS84 KLIX 170113
FLSLIX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
813 PM CDT Thu Sep 16 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Mississippi...

  Biloxi River Near Lyman affecting Harrison County.

For the Biloxi River...including Lyman...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

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 when updates are needed.

&&


MSC047-171915-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0229.000000T0000Z-210919T0712Z/
/LYMM6.1.ER.210915T1644Z.210916T0645Z.210919T0112Z.NO/
813 PM CDT Thu Sep 16 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Biloxi River Near Lyman.
* Until early Sunday morning.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.9 feet 
  early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage 
  Saturday evening.
* 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.


&&

LAT...LON 3048 8901 3048 8909 3055 8912 3055 8905

$$

KO
927 
WGUS84 KLIX 171434
FLSLIX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
934 AM CDT Fri Sep 17 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Mississippi...

  Biloxi River Near Lyman affecting Harrison County.

For the Biloxi River...including Wortham, Lyman...Minor flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

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 when updates are needed.

&&


MSC047-180845-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0229.000000T0000Z-210919T0000Z/
/LYMM6.1.ER.210915T1644Z.210916T0645Z.210918T1800Z.NO/
934 AM CDT Fri Sep 17 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Biloxi River Near Lyman.
* Until tomorrow evening.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:45 AM CDT Friday was 12.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this evening to a crest of 12.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will 
  then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, River Road near Three Rivers Road bridge 
  will begin to flood.


&&

LAT...LON 3048 8901 3048 8909 3055 8912 3055 8905

$$

CAB
325 
WGUS84 KLIX 181327
FLSLIX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
827 AM CDT Sat Sep 18 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Mississippi...

  Biloxi River Near Lyman affecting Harrison County.

MSC047-181430-
/O.CAN.KLIX.FL.W.0229.000000T0000Z-210918T1327Z/
/LYMM6.1.ER.210915T1644Z.210916T0645Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
827 AM CDT Sat Sep 18 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Biloxi River Near Lyman has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Biloxi River Near Lyman.
* At 7:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 4.8 feet Thursday 
  morning.


&&

LAT...LON 3048 8901 3048 8909 3055 8912 3055 8905

$$

PG

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 14, 4:08 AM CDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryLIX63 hr
Sep 14, 7:48 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLIXHancock, Pearl River3 hr
Sep 14, 8:40 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXPearl River3 days
Sep 14, 8:40 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXPearl River3 days
Sep 14, 9:08 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXHarrison4 days
Sep 14, 4:51 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXHarrison39 min

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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.