River Conditions
Illustrated map of Biloxi River

River stage

Lyman, Biloxi River

River level
0.57 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
10.00 ft
Flood stage
12.00 ft
Record crest
20.95 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LYMM6

Readings
122
Record crest
20.95 ft
Flood stage
12.00 ft
Moderate flood
16.00 ft
Major flood
18.00 ft

In brief

The Biloxi River at Lyman, MS read 0.57 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 9.43 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge LYMM6

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 10.00 ftMinor flooding 12.00 ftModerate flooding 16.00 ftMajor flooding 18.00 ft CURRENT 0.57 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 20.95 ft 1995-05-10
2 19.23 ft 2012-08-30
3 18.50 ft 1957-09-01
4 18.24 ft 1998-09-29
5 17.45 ft 2016-04-28
6 17.33 ft 2002-09-26
7 17.28 ft 2021-08-31
8 17.08 ft 2018-04-15

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

What happens at each level

  1. 9.00 ft

    The river will be bankfull at the Three Rivers Road bridge.

  2. 12.00 ft

    River Road near Three Rivers Road bridge will begin to flood.

  3. 13.00 ft

    Loraine Road will begin to flood at 13 feet making driving hazardous. River Road near Three Rivers Road bridge will begin to flood.

  4. 14.00 ft

    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.

  5. 16.00 ft

    Major flooding will occur in Retreat and Riverland Village Subdivisions at the 16 foot stage. Homes on lower Fisherman Trail will remain flooded and lower River Road will be impassable.

  6. 17.00 ft

    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.

  7. 20.95 ft

    Flood of Record occurred on May 10, 1995. Major flooding will occur along the river. Several bridges and roads may be washed out. Evacuation of Biloxi River Estates, Retreat Village, Oakridge Manor, Rolling Acres, and Riverland Village is strongly recommended. Sections of MS Highway 605 will be impassable.

Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Biloxi River flooding at Lyman?

No. The Biloxi River at Lyman is at 0.57 ft, 9.43 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Lyman?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 12 ft, moderate flooding 16 ft and major flooding 18 ft.

What is the highest the Biloxi River has been at Lyman?

The highest crest on record is 20.95 ft, on 1995-05-10.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LYMM6); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02481130). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.