Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 16 at 12:25PM CDT until June 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 10:25am
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 4:30am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...
West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County.
East Hobolochitto Creek Near Caesar affecting Pearl River County.
For the West Hobolochitto Creek...including McNeil...Minor flooding
is forecast.
For the East Hobolochitto Creek...including Caesar...Minor flooding
is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...East Hobolochitto Creek near Caesar.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water over a few roads in the city of
Picayune will cause traffic problems. School bus traffic may need
alternate routes. A few homes on Northwood Drive will be
threatened. Beech Street and Westchester Subdivision below the
confluence of the east and west branches is subject to flooding in
low places.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this afternoon to a crest of 15.5 feet this evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.5
feet on 02/13/2021.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
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 when updates are needed.
Area Description:
Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: