Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 28 at 7:56PM CDT until May 30 at 9:24AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 5:56pm
Expires:
May 29, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues 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 late Saturday 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 6:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tonight to a crest of 16.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will
then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning.
- 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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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 Friday afternoon at noon CDT.
Area Description:
Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: