Flood Warning

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Mississippi...

West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County.

East Hobolochitto Creek Near Caesar affecting Pearl River County.

.The river forecast includes 48 hours of forecasted rainfall. These river forecasts could change based on how Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 tracks across Louisiana and Mississippi late tonight and Thursday. Interests along the rivers should monitor the forecast closely and be prepared for major flooding.

For the West Hobolochitto Creek...including McNeil...Major flooding is forecast. For the East Hobolochitto Creek...including Caesar...Major flooding is forecast.

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

* WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil.

* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.

* 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 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 18.1 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 18.3 feet this afternoon. It will then fall just after midnight tonight. It will rise to 22.5 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.6 feet on 04/04/1979. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood