…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 Creek…including McNeil…Moderate
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT…Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil.
* WHEN…Until late Saturday morning.
* 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 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.0 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage
later this morning to a crest of 18.0 feet just after late
tonight.
– Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood