Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 23 at 7:27PM CDT until May 25 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 5:27pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 9:30am
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...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...East Hobolochitto Creek near Caesar.
* WHEN...Until late Monday 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 6:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Monday afternoon and continue falling to 6.9 feet Thursday
evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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 Sunday morning at 1130 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: