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Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Mississippi West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County. For the West Hobolochitto Creekincluding McNeilModerate flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil.
When: From early this morning to Monday 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 5:45 AM CST Sunday the stage was 17.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:45 AM CST Sunday was 17.7 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.5 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 19.5 feet on 04/10/2021. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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