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 May 27 at 7:48PM CDT until May 28 at 1:51PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Wed May 27, 2026, 7:48 PM
Expires: Thu May 28, 2026, 12:00 PM

...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. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Biloxi River near Lyman. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow 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. As river levels recede, these conditions will improve. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a maximum value of 12.8 feet just after midnight tonight. It will fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - 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. 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 Thursday afternoon at noon CDT.

Flood Warning issued May 27 at 7:37PM CDT until May 29 at 8:48PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Wed May 27, 2026, 7:37 PM
Expires: Thu May 28, 2026, 11:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Wolf River Above Gulfport affecting Harrison County. For the Wolf River...including Gulfport...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wolf River above Gulfport. * WHEN...Until Friday evening. * IMPACTS...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. As water recedes these conditions will improve. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon and continue falling to 3.5 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - 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. 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 Thursday morning at 1145 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued May 27 at 7:59PM CDT until June 2 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Wed May 27, 2026, 7:59 PM
Expires: Thu May 28, 2026, 12:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi...Louisiana... Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Pearl River, Hancock and St. Tammany Counties. For the Lower Pearl River...including Pearl River...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River. * WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.5 feet, Secondary roads to the river and throughout Honey Island Swamp are 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. As the river level continues to recede, these conditions will improve. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday evening and continue falling to 12.9 feet Saturday, June 06. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - 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. 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 Thursday afternoon at noon CDT.

Flood Warning issued May 27 at 7:45PM CDT until May 29 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Wed May 27, 2026, 7:45 PM
Expires: Thu May 28, 2026, 11:45 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County. For the West Hobolochitto Creek...including McNeil...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil. * WHEN...Until late Friday morning. * 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. As the river level continues to recede, these conditions will improve. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Friday morning and continue falling to 8.9 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - 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. 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 Thursday morning at 1145 AM CDT.