Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 18 at 11:54AM CDT until June 18 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 9:54am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Hancock County in southern Mississippi...
Central Harrison County in southern Mississippi...
* WHEN...Until 300 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
River or stream flows are elevated. Ponding of water in urban or
other areas is occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1154 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 4 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Gulfport, Biloxi, Long Beach, Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Pass
Christian, Diamondhead, Shoreline Park, Pearlington and Gulfport
Airport.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Hancock, MS; Harrison, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov