Flood Warning

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

East Hobolochitto Creek Near Caesar 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 East Hobolochitto Creek...including Caesar...Moderate flooding is forecast.

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

* WHERE...East Hobolochitto Creek near Caesar.

* WHEN...Until Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...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 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.2 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 17.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet just after tonight. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.5 feet on 01/26/2024. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood