Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 21 at 7:46PM CDT until May 24 at 11:48AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 5:46pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 10:00am
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 forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...East Hobolochitto Creek near Caesar.
* WHEN...From late tonight to late Sunday 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 6.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tonight to a crest of 17.0 feet early Saturday morning
then begin falling.
- 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 Friday afternoon at noon CDT.
Area Description:
Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: