Ocean Springs Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. The water depth and road condition may be unsafe. Additional information is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/ Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio... or your local radio and TV stations.

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 8:04AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... Big Black River Near Bentonia affecting Madison and Yazoo Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Big Black River Near Bovina affecting Hinds and Warren Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Black River near Bentonia. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 26.5 feet, Flooding of agricultural land has more than doubled in the last 1.5 feet rise. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 26.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 24.9 feet Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 8:04AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... Big Black River Near Bentonia affecting Madison and Yazoo Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Big Black River Near Bovina affecting Hinds and Warren Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Black River near Bovina. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 37.5 feet, Access roads to the river front area off of old highway 80 road near the bridge begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 37.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 37.2 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 28.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 7:33PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi...Louisiana... Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington Parish and Pearl River County. Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany Parish, Pearl River and Hancock Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Bogalusa. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Woodlands and crop acreage along the river will be flooded. The Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management area will be inundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 20.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 7:33PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi...Louisiana... Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington Parish and Pearl River County. Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany Parish, Pearl River and Hancock Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Lower portions of streets in River Gardens Subdivision will begin to flood. Secondary roads to the river and throughout Honey Island Swamp will remain inundated. Property in the vicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes along the left bank. The Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge will be closed to hunting at the 15.5 foot stage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 15.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood