Mississippi Flood Warning | Effective 05/08/2026 17:55

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued May 8 at 7:55PM CDT until May 10 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 8, 2026 - 5:55pm
Expires: 
May 9, 2026 - 10:00am
Description: 
...The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood Warning 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 forecast. * WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil. * WHEN...From late tonight to late Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Some roads in the county inundated but passable. Homes in Westchester Subdivision, Picayune will be threatened. Water over a few roads in the city of Picayune will cause traffic problems. School bus traffic may need alternate routes. 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 6:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 10.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight and continue rising to a crest of 17.0 feet tomorrow evening. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 Saturday afternoon at noon CDT.
Area Description: 
Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA