Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 26 at 7:49PM CDT until May 28 at 11:36AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 5:49pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 10:00am
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...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 6:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 19.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Thursday morning and continue falling to 7.4 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