Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 23 at 7:28PM CDT until May 24 at 2:47AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 5:28pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil.
* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Some secondary roads near the stream north
of Picayune will be inundated. 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 Saturday the stage was 15.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this evening and continue falling to 7.6 feet Thursday
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 late tonight at 300 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov