Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 26 at 8:49AM CDT until May 28 at 11:36AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 6:49am
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...Louisiana...
Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Hancock, St. Tammany and
Pearl River Counties.
West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County.
East Hobolochitto Creek Near Caesar affecting Pearl River County.
For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor
flooding is forecast.
For the West Hobolochitto Creek...including McNeil...Moderate
flooding is forecast.
For the East Hobolochitto Creek...including Caesar...Moderate
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil.
* WHEN...Until late 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 7:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 19.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will remain just below major flood
stage, 19.9 feet, through Wednesday before falling.
Additional rainfall is expected this week and if the heaviest
amounts fall in the river basin, the river could rise again.
Homes and businesses should monitor the forecast closely.
- 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 100 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov