Mississippi Flood Warning - [Severity] | Effective 05/21/2026 17:46

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