Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 29 at 9:02AM CDT until May 30 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 29, 2026 - 7:02am
Expires:
May 29, 2026 - 11:15pm
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...Moderate
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* 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 8:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 17.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5
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.
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 115 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: