Mississippi Flood Warning - Severe | Effective 05/27/2026 04:07

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued May 27 at 6:07AM CDT until May 27 at 11:48PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 27, 2026 - 4:07am
Expires: 
May 27, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... East Hobolochitto Creek Near Caesar affecting Pearl River County. For the East Hobolochitto Creek...including Caesar...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Hobolochitto Creek near Caesar. * WHEN...Until late this 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 5:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling to 6.6 feet early Monday 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 this evening at 1015 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov