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. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...East Hobolochitto Creek near Caesar.

* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Major flooding with several homes and business structures flooded. Low places on MS Highway 43 will be under water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.4 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 17.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.1 feet on 08/30/2005. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood