Active AlertsPearl River

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County. For the West Hobolochitto Creekincluding McNeilMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil.
When: Until late Sunday evening.
Impacts: At 17.0 feet, Some roads in the county inundated but passable. Homes in Westchester Subdivision, Picayune will be threatened. Water over a few roads in the city of Picayune will cause traffic problems. School bus traffic may need alternate routes. Beech Street and Westchester Subdivision below the confluence of the east and west branches will be subject to flooding in low places.
Additional Details: - At 6:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 16.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM CDT Friday was 16.9 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet just after midnight tonight then begin falling. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. 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 Saturday morning at 1145 AM CDT.