Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 8:44AM CDT until June 21 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 6:44am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Mississippi...
West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County.
East Hobolochitto Creek Near Caesar affecting Pearl River County.
.The river forecast includes 48 hours of forecasted rainfall. These
river forecasts could change based on how Potential Tropical Cyclone
1 tracks across Louisiana and Mississippi late tonight and Thursday.
Interests along the rivers should monitor the forecast closely and be
prepared for major flooding.
For the West Hobolochitto Creek...including McNeil...Major flooding
is forecast.
For the East Hobolochitto Creek...including Caesar...Major flooding
is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...East Hobolochitto Creek near Caesar.
* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Major flooding with several homes and
business structures flooded. Low places on MS Highway 43 will be
under water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 17.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0 feet
early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.1
feet on 08/30/2005.
- 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: