Flood Warning Issued for Pearl River County, MS

Source: NOAA · Pearl River County, Mississippi

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A Flood Warning is in effect for West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil in Pearl River County, Mississippi, with minor flooding forecast from late tonight through late Sunday evening.

What this NWS weather alert tells you, and what most readers miss

This notice was issued by NOAA on June 3, 2026 and geographically references Pearl River County, Mississippi. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Weather Alerts — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

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Alert Details

A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in New Orleans LA for the following river in Mississippi: West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County. The alert was sent at 7:55 PM CDT on May 8, 2026, and is effective from 7:55 PM CDT May 8 through 11:00 PM CDT May 10.

Affected Areas

Pearl River County, Mississippi, specifically the West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil, including areas around Picayune such as the Westchester Subdivision.

What You Should Do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. School bus traffic may need alternate routes due to water over roads.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast. At 6:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 10.8 feet. The river is expected to rise above flood stage (15.0 feet) late tonight and continue rising to a crest of 17.0 feet tomorrow evening before falling below flood stage Sunday afternoon. At 17.0 feet, some roads in the county will be inundated but passable, homes in Westchester Subdivision will be threatened, and water over a few roads in Picayune will cause traffic problems. Beech Street and Westchester Subdivision below the confluence of the east and west branches will be subject to flooding in low places.

Timeline

The warning is effective from late tonight (onset at 4:54 AM CDT May 9) to late Sunday evening (ending 11:00 PM CDT May 10). The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at noon CDT.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this NWS weather alert.

What is this NWS weather alert about?
A Flood Warning is in effect for West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil in Pearl River County, Mississippi, with minor flooding forecast from late tonight through late Sunday evening.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Pearl River County, Mississippi. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Weather Alerts updates?
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