Mississippi Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/18/2026 07:10

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 18 at 9:10AM CDT until June 22 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 18, 2026 - 7:10am
Expires: 
June 19, 2026 - 1:15am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... East Hobolochitto Creek Near Caesar affecting Pearl River County. .Flood of record being is predicted for the East Hobolochitto Creek exceeding the previous record flood of 21.53 feet from Hurricane Isaac in 2012. This forecast is based on current rainfall and future 48 hours of rainfall. Be prepared for any evcautaion orders from Emergancy Management. 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. * WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil. * WHEN...Until Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Widespread flooding will occur in Westchester Subdivision near Picayune. Many homes, business, and other buildings will be flooded. Evacuations will be necessary. Sections of MS Highway 43 will be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.0 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.5 feet on 08/31/2012. - 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