Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 16 at 2:47PM CDT until June 18 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 12:47pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
East Hobolochitto Creek Near Caesar affecting Pearl River County.
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...From this afternoon to Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water over a few roads in the city of
Picayune will cause traffic problems. School bus traffic may need
alternate routes. A few homes on Northwood Drive will be
threatened. Beech Street and Westchester Subdivision below the
confluence of the east and west branches is subject to flooding in
low places. 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 1:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 1:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 15.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet
this evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.4
feet on 02/26/2013.
- 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