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River Flood Warning 21, NWS New Orleans, LA
NWS New Orleans, LA issued this river flood warning at May 8, 2026, 7:55 PM CDT for Pearl River County, Mississippi. It took effect at May 9, 2026, 4:54 AM CDT. It was in force for 58 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 8, 2026, 7:55 PM CDT (00:55 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 9, 2026, 4:54 AM CDT
- Expired
- May 11, 2026, 2:58 PM CDT
- In force
- 58 hr
- Issued by
- NWS New Orleans, LA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Pearl River County, MS
The radar
The Hammond radar (KHDC), 75 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:58 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The river
Written for the forecast point West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeill (MNLM6).
- Action stage
- 12 ft
- Minor stage
- 15 ft
- Moderate stage
- 18 ft
- Major stage
- 20 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02492360, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
542
WGUS44 KLIX 090055
FLWLIX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
755 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026
...The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...
West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County.
For the West Hobolochitto Creek...including McNeil...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at noon CDT.
&&
MSC109-091700-
/O.NEW.KLIX.FL.W.0021.260509T0954Z-260511T0400Z/
/MNLM6.1.ER.260509T0954Z.260510T0000Z.260510T2200Z.NO/
755 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO LATE SUNDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil.
* WHEN...From late tonight to late Sunday evening.
* 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 6:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 10.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tonight and continue rising to a crest of 17.0 feet
tomorrow evening. The river is expected to fall below flood
stage Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3066 8971 3079 8966 3080 8961 3066 8959
$$
PG9 follow-up statements
436
WGUS84 KLIX 091332
FLSLIX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
832 AM CDT Sat May 9 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County.
For the West Hobolochitto Creek...including McNeil...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 1245 AM CDT.
&&
MSC109-100545-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260511T0843Z/
/MNLM6.1.ER.260509T1209Z.260510T0600Z.260511T0243Z.NO/
832 AM CDT Sat May 9 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil.
* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Some roads in the county inundated but
passable. Homes in Westchester Subdivision, Picayune will be
threatened. Water over a few roads in the city of Picayune will
cause traffic problems. School bus traffic may need alternate
routes. Beech Street and Westchester Subdivision below the
confluence of the east and west branches will be subject to
flooding in low places.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage late tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3066 8971 3079 8966 3080 8961 3066 8959
$$954
WGUS44 KLIX 091635
FLWLIX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1135 AM CDT Sat May 9 2026
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Mississippi...
West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County.
For the West Hobolochitto Creek...including McNeil...Moderate
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 345 AM CDT.
&&
MSC109-100845-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260511T1600Z/
/MNLM6.2.ER.260509T1209Z.260510T0600Z.260511T1000Z.NO/
1135 AM CDT Sat May 9 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil.
* WHEN...Until late Monday 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 10:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage early Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3066 8971 3079 8966 3080 8961 3066 8959
$$
HRL693
WGUS84 KLIX 091842
FLSLIX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
142 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County.
For the West Hobolochitto Creek...including McNeil...Moderate
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 545 AM CDT.
&&
MSC109-101045-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260511T1732Z/
/MNLM6.2.ER.260509T1209Z.260510T0600Z.260511T1132Z.NO/
142 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil.
* WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, North Beech Road and Palestine Road in
Picayune will be impassable. Several homes will be flooded in
vicinity of the stream. Flooding threatens structures along MS
Highway 43 near the bridge and fills culverts and ditches along
bridge approach.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3066 8971 3079 8966 3080 8961 3066 8959
$$
HRL305
WGUS84 KLIX 100038
FLSLIX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
738 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County.
For the West Hobolochitto Creek...including McNeil...Moderate
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 1145 AM CDT.
&&
MSC109-101645-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260512T0140Z/
/MNLM6.2.ER.260509T1209Z.260510T0600Z.260511T1940Z.NO/
738 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil.
* WHEN...Until Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, North Beech Road and Palestine Road in
Picayune will be impassable. Several homes will be flooded in
vicinity of the stream. Flooding threatens structures along MS
Highway 43 near the bridge and fills culverts and ditches along
bridge approach.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 19.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.1
feet just after midnight tonight. The river is expected to
fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3066 8971 3079 8966 3080 8961 3066 8959
$$
PG045
WGUS84 KLIX 101130
FLSLIX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
630 AM CDT Sun May 10 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County.
For the West Hobolochitto Creek...including McNeil...Moderate
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1030 PM CDT.
&&
MSC109-110330-
/O.CON.KLIX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260512T0140Z/
/MNLM6.2.ER.260509T1209Z.260510T0445Z.260511T1940Z.NO/
630 AM CDT Sun May 10 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW EVENING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, North Beech Road and Palestine Road in
Picayune will be impassable. Several homes will be flooded in
vicinity of the stream. Flooding threatens structures along MS
Highway 43 near the bridge and fills culverts and ditches along
bridge approach.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 6.5 feet
early Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3066 8971 3079 8966 3080 8961 3066 8959
$$
TJS036
WGUS84 KLIX 101414
FLSLIX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
914 AM CDT Sun May 10 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County.
East Hobolochitto Creek Near Caesar affecting Pearl River County.
For the West Hobolochitto Creek...including McNeil...Moderate
flooding is forecast.
For the East Hobolochitto Creek...including Caesar...Moderate
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 115 AM CDT.
&&
MSC109-110615-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-260511T2230Z/
/CREM6.2.ER.000000T0000Z.260510T1800Z.260511T1630Z.NO/
914 AM CDT Sun May 10 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...East Hobolochitto Creek near Caesar.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.
* 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 8:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is cresting near 17.1 feet and will
remain high through the afternoon before beginning to fall.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3052 8957 3053 8969 3082 8960 3082 8948
$$
MSC109-110615-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260512T0152Z/
/MNLM6.2.ER.260509T1209Z.260510T0445Z.260511T1952Z.NO/
914 AM CDT Sun May 10 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW EVENING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Some roads in the county inundated but
passable. Homes in Westchester Subdivision, Picayune will be
threatened. Water over a few roads in the city of Picayune will
cause traffic problems. School bus traffic may need alternate
routes. Beech Street and Westchester Subdivision below the
confluence of the east and west branches will be subject to
flooding in low places.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below moderate flood
stage this afternoon and continue falling to below flood
stage late Monday.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3066 8971 3079 8966 3080 8961 3066 8959
$$
JL742
WGUS84 KLIX 110035
FLSLIX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
735 PM CDT Sun May 10 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County.
East Hobolochitto Creek Near Caesar affecting Pearl River County.
For the West Hobolochitto Creek...including McNeil...Minor flooding
is forecast.
For the East Hobolochitto Creek...including Caesar...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 1145 AM CDT.
&&
MSC109-111645-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-260511T1800Z/
/CREM6.2.ER.000000T0000Z.260510T1745Z.260511T1200Z.NO/
735 PM CDT Sun May 10 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...East Hobolochitto Creek near Caesar.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* 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 6:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 5.1 feet Friday
evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3052 8957 3053 8969 3082 8960 3082 8948
$$
MSC109-111645-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260511T2224Z/
/MNLM6.2.ER.260509T1209Z.260510T0445Z.260511T1624Z.NO/
735 PM CDT Sun May 10 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Some roads in the county inundated but
passable. Homes in Westchester Subdivision, Picayune will be
threatened. Water over a few roads in the city of Picayune will
cause traffic problems. School bus traffic may need alternate
routes. Beech Street and Westchester Subdivision below the
confluence of the east and west branches will be subject to
flooding in low places.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 6.2 feet Friday
evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3066 8971 3079 8966 3080 8961 3066 8959
$$
KLG156
WGUS84 KLIX 111419
FLSLIX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
919 AM CDT Mon May 11 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Mississippi...
Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany, Pearl River
and Hancock Counties.
Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington and Pearl River
Counties.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County.
For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor
flooding is forecast.
For the West Hobolochitto Creek...including McNeil...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1000 PM CDT.
&&
MSC109-120300-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260512T0248Z/
/MNLM6.2.ER.260509T1209Z.260510T0445Z.260511T2048Z.NO/
919 AM CDT Mon May 11 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil.
* WHEN...Until late this evening.
* 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 8:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 16.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this afternoon and continue falling to 6.3 feet Saturday
morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3066 8971 3079 8966 3080 8961 3066 8959
$$
LAC103-MSC045-109-120630-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-260520T0000Z/
/PERL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.260512T1800Z.260519T1800Z.NO/
919 AM CDT Mon May 11 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY, MAY 19...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday, May 19.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, When the river is falling, water on low
lying property and over the lower portions of streets in River
Gardens Subdivision will slowly begin to drain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 16.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.8
feet Tuesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3020 8955 3018 8964 3067 8990 3067 8976
$$
LAC117-MSC109-120630-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260516T0600Z/
/BXAL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.260511T0000Z.260516T0000Z.NO/
919 AM CDT Mon May 11 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pearl River near Bogalusa.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Woodlands and crop acreage along the river
will be flooded. The Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management area will be
inundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 19.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Friday evening.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3067 8976 3067 8990 3100 8979 3100 8969
$$
JL776
WGUS84 KLIX 111958
FLSLIX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
258 PM CDT Mon May 11 2026
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County.
MSC109-112100-
/O.CAN.KLIX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260511T1958Z/
/MNLM6.2.ER.260509T1209Z.260510T0445Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
258 PM CDT Mon May 11 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 14.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 6.3 feet Saturday
morning.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3066 8971 3079 8966 3080 8961 3066 8959
$$
ZeringueWhat forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS New Orleans, LA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at May 8, 6:36 PM CDT, 1 hour 19 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Updated at 633 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026
- An active weather pattern will continue through the weekend with several rounds of showers and thunderstorms in the forecast.
- The main concern will be potential for locally heavy rainfall, especially today and Saturday. High rainfall rates in some storms will be capable of overwhelming drainage capacity and leading to ponding of water in low lying and poor drainage areas, with the heaviest storms potentially leading to isolated flash flooding. While severe weather is a less likely threat, one or two strong to severe storms cannot be ruled out. IF any storms become severe, the main threat will be damaging wind gusts.
- Residents should remain weather-aware through the weekend and plan ahead for potential street flooding - especially if normal commuting routes include flood-prone underpasses and other poor drainage spots.
Area forecast discussion, May 8, 6:36 PM CDT, 1 hour 19 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service New Orleans LA 636 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026 ...New AVIATION... .KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 633 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026 - An active weather pattern will continue through the weekend with several rounds of showers and thunderstorms in the forecast. - The main concern will be potential for locally heavy rainfall, especially today and Saturday. High rainfall rates in some storms will be capable of overwhelming drainage capacity and leading to ponding of water in low lying and poor drainage areas, with the heaviest storms potentially leading to isolated flash flooding. While severe weather is a less likely threat, one or two strong to severe storms cannot be ruled out. IF any storms become severe, the main threat will be damaging wind gusts. - Residents should remain weather-aware through the weekend and plan ahead for potential street flooding - especially if normal commuting routes include flood-prone underpasses and other poor drainage spots. && .SHORT TERM... (Now through Sunday) Issued at 103 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026 Ongoing showers and storms currently look to be transitioning to more of a flash flood threat than a severe threat - especially for areas along/north of the I-10/12 corridor. Eventually a fast- moving mid-level disturbance will force this activity to begin shifting southeastward, and most CAM guidance suggests the showers and storms should be moving out of the local area around or shortly after 00z. Thereafter, who knows what tonight holds. The CAMs generally have only isolated showers overnight while the globals are a bit more aggressive in keeping convection going through at least the first part of tonight. With the CAMs having struggled mightily in this pattern, certainly can't rule out the continued scattered to locally numerous showers overnight. What seems to be fairly consistent is that another disturbance will race through the local area Saturday leading to yet another round of widespread showers and storms, especially along/north of the interstate corridor. Efficient rainfall in some of these storms will continue to lead to at least an isolated flash flood threat and we continue to be outlooked with a marginal risk of excessive rainfall. Looking at how today has played out and the rainfall totals we've seen already in some areas, would not be at all surprised to see the marginal upgraded to a slight. Going into Sunday it'll be more of the same. Another fast-moving disturbance will move through the local area some time Sunday/Sunday night, forcing a cold front through the area with another round of showers and storms accompanying it. This activity currently looks to remain a bit more progressive, which should help limit the flash flood threat. && .LONG TERM... (Monday through Thursday) Issued at 103 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026 This is one of those weird situations where confidence in the long term forecast is higher than the short term. All guidance is in pretty good agreement that the front will push into the northern Gulf Monday. While some lingering post-frontal showers will continue to be possible Monday morning, by the afternoon these, too, should be moving off the coast. In the wake of the front, a drier air mass will build into the area. The dry air mass will allow for large diurnal temperature ranges - especially Tues/Wed mornings when overnight lows will bottom out in the 50s for most areas away from the nola metro and immediate coast of SE LA, and highs reaching the low to mid 80s. A gradual warming trend in morning lows will begin midweek as moisture start to return to the area. Afternoon highs will continue in the near to slightly warmer than normal range through the remainder of the work week. && .AVIATION... (00Z TAFS) Issued at 633 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026 A stationary front will continue to linger along the I-10 corridor through tomorrow. Periods of shower and thunderstorm activity will develop along this front with ongoing convection over the area now ending by 03z. Another round of convection will begin impacting MCB as early as 09z, BTR and HDC as early as 12z, and the remainder of the terminals between 15z and the end of the forecast period. IFR conditions with visibilities of 1 to 2 miles and ceilings of 300 to 800 feet can be expected with the heaviest storms. Outside of the convective threat, prevailing MVFR ceilings of 1000 to 2000 can be expected at the terminals through the end of the period. && .MARINE... Issued at 103 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026 South to southeast winds of 10 to 15 knots will persist through the weekend. Another frontal boundary will move into the waters Sunday night into Monday morning, bringing offshore winds to the waters for early next week. Winds should remain below headline criteria through the period, with the greatest concern being scattered to numerous showers and storms, mainly Saturday through Sunday night. && .LIX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... LA...None. GM...None. MS...None. GM...None. && SHORT TERM...DM LONG TERM....DM AVIATION...PG MARINE...DM
In the hours before
Local storm report, May 8, 3:50 PM CDT, 4 hours 5 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
350 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0324 PM Marine Tstm Wind 4 ENE Metairie 30.03N 90.11W
05/08/2026 M38 MPH GMZ531 LA Buoy
Buoy station NWCL1 New Canal Station (LA).
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PGLocal storm report, May 8, 3:53 PM CDT, 4 hours 2 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
353 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0316 PM Hail Destrehan 29.96N 90.37W
05/08/2026 E1.25 Inch St. Charles LA Public
Public reported of half dollar sized hail in
Destrehan. Time estimated by radar.
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HRLSpecial weather statement, May 8, 4:10 PM CDT, 3 hours 45 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
410 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026
LAZ064-070-077-087-089>093-082215-
Central Plaquemines LA-Lower Plaquemines LA-Western Orleans LA-
Upper St. Bernard LA-Central Jefferson LA-Coastal Jefferson LA-
Upper Plaquemines LA-Lower St. Bernard LA-Upper Jefferson LA-
410 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN ST.
BERNARD, SOUTHWESTERN ORLEANS, NORTHEASTERN JEFFERSON AND
NORTHWESTERN PLAQUEMINES PARISHES THROUGH 515 PM CDT
...
At 410 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Belle Chasse to near Lafitte. Movement was
east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
New Orleans, Timberlane, Belle Chasse, Chalmette, Harvey, Port
Sulphur, Gretna, Jean Lafitte, Violet, Terrytown, Meraux, Lafitte,
Poydras, Myrtle Grove, Pointe A La Hache, Shell Beach, Barataria,
Woodmere, and Arabi.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
If on or near marine areas, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from
the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be
caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
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LAT...LON 2958 9017 2963 9014 2994 9003 2996 8970
2994 8969 2992 8971 2989 8964 2990 8962
2997 8961 2997 8954 2963 8958 2963 8961
2959 8962 2959 8969 2952 8963
TIME...MOT...LOC 2110Z 276DEG 16KT 2987 8998 2965 9007
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
KLGSpecial weather statement, May 8, 5:12 PM CDT, 2 hours 43 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
512 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026
LAZ091-093-095-082315-
Lower Plaquemines LA-Lower Lafourche LA-Coastal Jefferson LA-
512 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF SOUTHEASTERN
JEFFERSON, EAST CENTRAL LAFOURCHE AND CENTRAL PLAQUEMINES PARISHES
THROUGH 615 PM CDT
...
At 511 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
capable of producing waterspouts over marine areas along a line
extending from 6 miles northeast of Port Sulphur to 11 miles
southwest of Pointe A La Hache. Movement was southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous waters. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs
and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Port Sulphur, Boothville-venice, Boothville, Pointe A La Hache,
Empire, Buras, Leeville, Buras-triumph, Venice, Boothville Asos, and
Grand Isle.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near marine areas, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from
the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be
caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
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LAT...LON 2927 9024 2945 9014 2968 8965 2964 8958
2959 8969 2947 8951 2942 8952 2937 8937
2940 8929 2936 8926 2917 8945 2926 8950
2930 8944 2944 8989 2947 9002 2932 9010
2923 9007 2929 8996 2926 8993 2913 9010
TIME...MOT...LOC 2211Z 313DEG 19KT 2959 8967 2944 8988
WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
KLGLocal storm report, May 8, 5:22 PM CDT, 2 hours 33 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
522 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0406 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 NNW Belle Chasse 29.86N 90.01W
05/08/2026 Plaquemines LA Emergency Mngr
Several trees, power lines, and carports
damaged on multiple streets along Barriere
Road. Video shared by media also showed
strong straight line winds impacting the
neighborhood.
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PGLocal storm report, May 8, 5:35 PM CDT, 2 hours 20 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
535 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0412 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 2 SSW Belle Chasse 29.82N 90.02W
05/08/2026 M54 MPH Plaquemines LA AWOS
AWOS station KNBG Belle Chasse.
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PGThe office that day
Everything else NWS New Orleans, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 10:55 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Wilkinson | 35 min |
| May 9, 1:01 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Hancock | 29 min |
| May 9, 1:43 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Harrison | 17 min |
| May 9, 4:36 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Amite | 24 min |
| May 9, 4:40 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Amite | 35 min |
| May 9, 5:16 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Amite, Pike, Walthall | 44 min |
| May 9, 5:41 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LIX | Amite, Pike, Walthall, Wilkinson | 4 hr |
| May 9, 6:58 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Pearl River | 47 min |
| May 9, 7:33 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Hancock, Pearl River | 42 min |
| May 9, 7:49 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LIX | Hancock, Harrison | 41 min |
| May 9, 8:25 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LIX | Harrison, Jackson | 50 min |
| May 9, 8:36 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LIX | Pike, Walthall | 20 hr |
| May 9, 9:07 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LIX | Harrison | 113 min |
| May 9, 11:50 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LIX | Pike | 8 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.