Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 25 at 3:11PM CDT until May 27 at 4:49AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 1:11pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 5:15am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity 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...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...East Hobolochitto Creek near Caesar.
* WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning.
* 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 2:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 15.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.9
feet just after midnight tonight. The river is expected to
fall below flood stage Wednesday 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 Tuesday morning at 715 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov