Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 18 at 8:29PM CDT until June 21 at 8:12PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 6:29pm
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
East Hobolochitto Creek Near Caesar affecting Pearl River County.
For the West Hobolochitto Creek...including McNeil...Major flooding
is forecast.
For the East Hobolochitto Creek...including Caesar...Major flooding
is forecast.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil.
* WHEN...Until Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, North Beech Road and Palestine Road in
Picayune will be impassable. Several homes will be flooded in
vicinity of the stream. Flooding threatens structures along MS
Highway 43 near the bridge and fills culverts and ditches along
bridge approach.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 PM CDT Thursday was 20.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.0 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.0
feet on 08/30/2005.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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 when updates are needed.
Area Description:
Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: