Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 27 at 7:45PM CDT until May 29 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 5:45pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County.
For the West Hobolochitto Creek...including McNeil...Minor flooding
is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil.
* WHEN...Until late Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Some secondary roads near the stream north
of Picayune will be inundated. Beech Street and Westchester
Subdivision below the confluence of the east and west branches
will be subject to flooding in low places. As the river level
continues to recede, these conditions will improve.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Friday morning and continue falling to 8.9 feet Monday
evening.
- 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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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 Thursday morning at 1145 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov