Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 18 at 3:25PM CDT until June 18 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 1:25pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
....CORRECTION...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE FAILURE OF ANCHOR LAKE
DAM ON THE EAST HOBOLOCHITTO CREEK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT
THIS AFTERNOON FOR SOUTH CENTRAL PEARL RIVER COUNTY...
At 325 PM CDT, emergency management reported the failure of Anchor
Lake Dam causing flash flooding downstream on the East Hobolochitto
Creek.
FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Anchor Lake Dam. This is a PARTICULARLY
DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding from the failure of Anchor
Lake Dam.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for areas downstream from
the Anchor Lake Dam along the East Hobolochitto Creek.
The nearest downstream Homes around Lakeside Drive
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Mill Creek, East Hobolochitto Creek and Dutch Branch. Flooding is
occurring along the East Hobolochitto Creek.
Instruction:
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
If you are in low lying areas below the Anchor Lake Dam you should
move to higher ground immediately. Follow evacuation instructions
provided by your local emergency officials. Do not attempt to drive
across flooded roadways.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
Area Description:
Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: