Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 19 at 5:47AM CDT until June 20 at 12:20PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 3:47am
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
East Hobolochitto Creek Near Caesar affecting Pearl River County.
For the East Hobolochitto Creek...including Caesar...Moderate
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...East Hobolochitto Creek near Caesar.
* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.
* 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 4:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 18.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 4:45 AM CDT Friday was 19.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 7.0 feet early Wednesday
morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.6
feet on 04/10/2021.
- 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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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: