Station Name: MISSISSIPPI SOUND AT USGS MERRILL SHELL BANK LIGHT
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Pass Christian, MS
Harris County

GPS Coordinates: 30.23825405, -89.24281939

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued June 6 at 10:30AM CDT until June 9 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Sat June 6, 2026, 10:30 AM
Expires: Sun June 7, 2026, 4:30 AM

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi... Wolf River Above Gulfport affecting Harrison County. For the Wolf River...including Gulfport...Minor flooding is forecast. 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. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wolf River above Gulfport. * WHEN...From Sunday evening to Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Bells Ferry Road will be impassable with deep water on the east bridge approach. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 3.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 5.6 feet this evening. It will then fall to 5.2 feet tomorrow morning. It will rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to 9.0 feet Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning to 3.3 feet Wednesday evening. It will then rise again but remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.0 feet on 03/14/2016. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued June 6 at 10:26AM CDT until June 8 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Sat June 6, 2026, 10:26 AM
Expires: Sun June 7, 2026, 4:30 AM

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi... Biloxi River Near Lyman affecting Harrison County. For the Biloxi River...including Wortham, Lyman...Minor flooding is forecast. 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. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Biloxi River near Lyman. * WHEN...From this evening to Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 3.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 13.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.6 feet on 05/29/1976. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flash Flood Warning issued June 6 at 6:44PM CDT until June 6 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Sat June 6, 2026, 6:44 PM
Expires: Sat June 6, 2026, 9:45 PM

FFWLIX The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Harrison County in southern Mississippi... * Until 945 PM CDT. * At 644 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Gulfport, Biloxi, Long Beach, Pass Christian, Lyman and Gulfport Airport.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. 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.

Flood Warning issued June 6 at 4:42PM CDT until June 8 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Sat June 6, 2026, 4:42 PM
Expires: Sun June 7, 2026, 10:45 AM

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi... West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County. .Heavy rainfall on already saturated ground has led to rapid rise of the river. For the West Hobolochitto Creek...including McNeil...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil. * WHEN...From this evening to Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Some secondary roads near the stream north of Picayune will be inundated. Beech Street and Westchester Subdivision below the confluence of the east and west branches will be subject to flooding in low places. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 16.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.5 feet on 03/23/1989. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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. 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.

Flood Warning issued June 6 at 4:41PM CDT until June 8 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Sat June 6, 2026, 4:41 PM
Expires: Sun June 7, 2026, 10:45 AM

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi... East Hobolochitto Creek Near Caesar affecting Pearl River County. .Heavy rainfall on already saturated ground has led to rapid rise of the river. For the East Hobolochitto Creek...including Caesar...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Hobolochitto Creek near Caesar. * WHEN...From this evening to Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water over a few roads in the city of Picayune will cause traffic problems. School bus traffic may need alternate routes. A few homes on Northwood Drive will be threatened. Beech Street and Westchester Subdivision below the confluence of the east and west branches is subject to flooding in low places. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 16.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.1 feet on 07/22/2021. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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. 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.