Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 24 at 7:55PM CDT until May 26 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 5:55pm
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
East Hobolochitto Creek Near Caesar affecting Pearl River County.
For the East Hobolochitto Creek...including Caesar...Minor flooding
is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...East Hobolochitto Creek near Caesar.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water over a few roads in the city of
Picayune will cause traffic problems. School bus traffic may need
alternate routes. A few homes on Northwood Drive will be
threatened. Beech Street and Westchester Subdivision below the
confluence of the east and west branches is subject to flooding in
low places.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0
feet Tuesday morning. The river is expected to fall below
flood stage early Tuesday afternoon.
- 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 afternoon at noon CDT.
Area Description:
Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov