Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 25 at 7:31PM CDT until May 28 at 5:07AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 5:31pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County.
For the West Hobolochitto Creek...including McNeil...Major flooding
is forecast.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil.
* WHEN...Until early Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, North Beech Road and Palestine Road in
Picayune will be impassable. Several homes will be flooded in
vicinity of the stream. Flooding threatens structures along MS
Highway 43 near the bridge and fills culverts and ditches along
bridge approach.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 20.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.0
feet tomorrow morning. The river is expected to fall below
flood stage late Thursday morning.
- 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 1145 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov