Active AlertsPicayune, MS

Flood Watch

Issued at Tue 2:03 AM May. 26

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. Where: Portions of southeast Louisiana, including the following parishes, Central Jefferson, Central Plaquemines, Central St. Charles, Coastal Jefferson, Eastern Orleans, Lower Plaquemines, Lower St. Bernard, Lower St. Charles, Northern St. Tammany, Southeast St. Tammany, Southwestern St. Tammany, Upper Jefferson, Upper Plaquemines, Upper St. Bernard, Upper St. Charles, Washington and Western Orleans and southern Mississippi, including the following areas, Northern Hancock, Northern Harrison, Northern Jackson, Pearl River, Southern Hancock, Southern Harrison and Southern Jackson. When: Through this evening. Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Additional Details: - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Flood Warning

Issued at Mon 7:31 PM May. 25

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County. For the West Hobolochitto Creekincluding McNeilMajor flooding is forecast.
What: Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
Where: West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil.
When: Until early Thursday morning.
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 Monday the stage was 20.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.0 feet tomorrow morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 Tuesday morning at 1145 AM CDT.

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