Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 29 at 8:05PM CDT until May 31 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 29, 2026 - 6:05pm
Expires:
May 30, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
East Hobolochitto Creek Near Caesar affecting Pearl River County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Mississippi...
Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany, Hancock and
Pearl River Counties.
West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County.
For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor
flooding is forecast.
For the West Hobolochitto Creek...including McNeil...Moderate
flooding is forecast.
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 early Sunday morning.
* 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 7:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 16.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tomorrow evening and continue falling to 8.7 feet
Wednesday 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.
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 Saturday afternoon at 1215 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov