Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 7:49PM CDT until June 21 at 3:24PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 5:49pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County.
East Hobolochitto Creek Near Caesar affecting Pearl River County.
.The river forecast includes 48 hours of forecasted rainfall. These
river forecasts could change based on how Tropical Storm Arthur or
its remnants tracks across Louisiana and Mississippi late tonight and
Thursday. Interests along the rivers should monitor the forecast
closely and be prepared for significant flooding.
For the West Hobolochitto Creek...including McNeil...Major flooding
is forecast.
For the East Hobolochitto Creek...including Caesar...Major flooding
is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil.
* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.
* 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 6:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 18.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.5 feet
early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late
Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.6
feet on 04/04/1979.
- 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:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov