Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi...

East Hobolochitto Creek Near Caesar affecting Pearl River County.

For the East Hobolochitto Creek...including Caesar...Minor flooding is forecast.

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

* WHERE...East Hobolochitto Creek near Caesar.

* WHEN...From this afternoon to Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water over a few roads in the city of Picayune will cause traffic problems. School bus traffic may need alternate routes. A few homes on Northwood Drive will be threatened. Beech Street and Westchester Subdivision below the confluence of the east and west branches is subject to flooding in low places. 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 1:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 15.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet this evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.4 feet on 02/26/2013. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood