Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 28 at 10:10AM CDT until May 29 at 8:20AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 8:10am
Expires:
May 29, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...
West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County.
.This is a rapidly developing situation and the crest is likely to
change as rain keeps falling. The river has rose over a foot in the
last hour. Monitor the forecast closely.
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...From this morning to tomorrow 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0
feet this afternoon. However, this more rainfall is falling
over saturated ground and additional rapid rises are
possible.
- 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.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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 215 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov