Mississippi Flood Warning - Severe | Effective 05/26/2026 17:48

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued May 26 at 7:48PM CDT until May 27 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 26, 2026 - 5:48pm
Expires: 
May 27, 2026 - 10:00am
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. * WHERE...East Hobolochitto Creek near Caesar. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Moderate flooding in areas near the stream in Picayune. Water will be in garages of several homes between MS Highway 43 and Beech Street bridge. Northwood Drive will be impassable with some homes flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 6.8 feet Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 Wednesday afternoon at noon CDT.
Area Description: 
Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov