Mississippi Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 06/18/2026 15:37

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued June 18 at 5:37PM CDT until June 18 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 18, 2026 - 3:37pm
Expires: 
June 18, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
FFWLIX The National Weather Service in New Orleans has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... A dam is being monitored for possible failure on the East Hobolochitto Creek below Anchor Lake Dam in... South Central Pearl River County in southern Mississippi... * Until 745 PM CDT. * At 537 PM CDT, emergency management reported the status of the Anchor Lake Dam as being monitored for potential failure. HAZARD...Flash flooding from the possible failure of Anchor Lake Dam. SOURCE...Emergency management. IMPACT...Flooding of 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: 
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