…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.
For the West Hobolochitto Creek…including McNeil…Minor flooding
is forecast.
For the East Hobolochitto Creek…including Caesar…Minor flooding
is forecast.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil.
* WHEN…Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* 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 11:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.8 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.8
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning.
– Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood