Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning is extended 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...Major flooding is forecast. For the East Hobolochitto Creek...including Caesar...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...East Hobolochitto Creek near Caesar.

* WHEN...Until Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Moderate flooding in areas near the stream in Picayune. Water will be in garages of several homes between MS Highway 43 and Beech Street bridge. Northwood Drive will be impassable with some homes flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 18.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river has crested and falling. It is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.3 feet on 03/28/2009. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood