Flood Warning

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

West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County.

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

East Hobolochitto Creek Near Caesar affecting Pearl River County.

.Flood of record being is predicted for the East Hobolochitto Creek exceeding the previous record flood of 21.53 feet from Hurricane Isaac in 2012. This forecast is based on current rainfall and future 48 hours of rainfall. Be prepared for any evcautaion orders from Emergancy Management.

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

* WHAT...Minor 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 21.5 feet, Flood of record occurred on September 2, 2012.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.5 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.5 feet on 09/02/2012. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood