Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 10 at 7:35PM CDT until May 11 at 5:24PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 10, 2026 - 5:35pm
Expires:
May 11, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues 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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Some roads in the county inundated but
passable. Homes in Westchester Subdivision, Picayune will be
threatened. Water over a few roads in the city of Picayune will
cause traffic problems. School bus traffic may need alternate
routes. Beech Street and Westchester Subdivision below the
confluence of the east and west branches will be subject to
flooding in low places.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 6.2 feet Friday
evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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 Monday morning at 1145 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov