Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 16 at 12:25PM CDT until June 18 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 10:25am
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 4:30am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...
West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County.
East Hobolochitto Creek Near Caesar affecting Pearl River County.
For the West Hobolochitto Creek...including McNeil...Minor flooding
is forecast.
For the East Hobolochitto Creek...including Caesar...Minor flooding
is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil.
* WHEN...From this evening to Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Some roads in the county inundated but
passable. Homes in Westchester Subdivision, Picayune will be
threatened. Water over a few roads in the city of Picayune will
cause traffic problems. School bus traffic may need alternate
routes. 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 11:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening to a crest of 17.0 feet tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.0
feet on 05/08/2025.
- 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 when updates are needed.
Area Description:
Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov