Biloxi Police, who were forced to close flooded sections of U.S. 90 and other thoroughfares before daybreak this morning, are advising motorists to use caution and avoid trying to navigate streets that are covered by standing water.
At 8 this morning, Keesler’s weather office reported that 8.4 inches of rain had fallen at the air force base in the past 24 hours, and city Public Works crews were clearing catch basins and storm drains on major thoroughfares this morning.
Flooding threatened some homes in low-lying areas of Point Cadet, particularly off Rosetti Street.
As of 7:30 this morning, Public Works reported the following streets were closed because of flooding:
Sections of First Street
Maple Street from Howard Avenue to Fourth Street
Oak Street from Third Street to Pine Street
Fourth Street
Sixth Street
Seventh Street
Eighth Street
Crawford Street just north of Howard Avenue
Lee Street near Division Street
Sections of Seal Avenue
Esposito Street, between Iriquois Street and Hopkins Boulevard
Querens Avenue near the bridge
Sections of Porter Avenue
Benachi Avenue, from Division Street to Thelma Street
Sections of Caillavet Street near construction zone
Lorraine Road, east of Road 249
Police were continuing to monitor city streets and may erect barricades as conditions warrant.