Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 16 at 8:21PM CDT until June 19 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 6:21pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County.
.Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 will bring more heavy rainfall
Wednesday evening into Thursday. Additional rises are possible for
all area rivers. Continue to closely monitor the forecasts for
changes to crests.
For the West Hobolochitto Creek...including McNeil...Moderate
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil.
* WHEN...Until 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 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 17.6 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