Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 16 at 2:47PM CDT until June 19 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 12:47pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Mississippi...
West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County.
For the West Hobolochitto Creek...including McNeil...Moderate
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to Friday 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 1:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0 feet
tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.0
feet on 02/27/1984.
- 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