Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 25 at 7:30PM CDT until May 27 at 4:49AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 5:30pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 9:30am
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. 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 6:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 17.5 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 1130 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov