Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 23 at 6:27AM CDT until May 24 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 4:27am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Mississippi...
East Hobolochitto Creek Near Caesar affecting Pearl River County.
For the East Hobolochitto Creek...including Caesar...Moderate
flooding is occuring and forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...East Hobolochitto Creek near Caesar.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening.
* 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 5:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.5
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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 this evening.this evening at 1030
PM CDT.
Area Description:
Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: