Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi...

West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County.

.Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 will bring more heavy rainfall Wednesday evening into Thursday. Additional rises are possible for all area rivers. Continue to closely monitor the forecasts for changes to crests.

For the West Hobolochitto Creek...including McNeil...Moderate flooding is forecast.

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

* WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil.

* WHEN...Until Friday 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 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 17.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.0 feet on 02/27/1984. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood