Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 28 at 10:27AM CDT until May 31 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 8:27am
Expires:
May 29, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Mississippi...
West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County.
.The rapid rise of the river and additional rainfall during the next
few hours will cause the river to rise back to near Major flood
levels seen on Monday. Interests along the river should monitor the
forecast closely and take any necessary actions.
For the West Hobolochitto Creek...including McNeil...Major flooding
is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil.
* WHEN...Until early Sunday 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 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 20.5
feet just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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 late tonight at 230 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov