Mississippi Flood Warning - Severe | Effective 05/25/2026 07:43

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued May 25 at 9:43AM CDT until May 27 at 4:49AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 25, 2026 - 7:43am
Expires: 
May 25, 2026 - 11:45pm
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 forecast. * WHERE...East Hobolochitto Creek near Caesar. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning. * 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 8:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is forecast to rise above flood stage late this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 16.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 late tonight at 145 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA