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Flood

18.6 0.49 AM 00.49 – 21.6 4.30 PM 16.30

Flood Warning issued June 17 at 7:49PM CDT until June 21 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA ...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. .The river forecast includes 48 hours of forecasted rainfall. These river forecasts could change based on how Tropical Storm Arthur or its remnants tracks across Louisiana and Mississippi late tonight and Thursday. Interests along the rivers should monitor the forecast closely and be prepared for significant flooding. 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 20.0 feet, Major flooding with several homes and business structures flooded. Low places on MS Highway 43 will be under water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 17.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.1 feet on 08/30/2005. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. 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 when updates are needed.

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Flood

17.6 11.44 PM 23.44 – 19.6 0.00 PM 12.00

Flood Watch issued June 17 at 6:44PM CDT until June 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana, including the following parishes, Assumption, Central Jefferson, Central Plaquemines, Central St. Charles, Central Tangipahoa, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Eastern Ascension, Eastern Orleans, Iberville, Lower St. Charles, Lower Tangipahoa, Northern Livingston, Northern St. Tammany, Northern Tangipahoa, Pointe Coupee, Southeast St. Tammany, Southern Livingston, Southwestern St. Tammany, St. Helena, St. James, St. John The Baptist, Upper Jefferson, Upper Lafourche, Upper Plaquemines, Upper St. Bernard, Upper St. Charles, Upper Terrebonne, Washington, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana, Western Ascension and Western Orleans and southern Mississippi, including the following areas, Amite, Northern Hancock, Northern Harrison, Northern Jackson, Pearl River, Pike, Southern Hancock, Southern Harrison, Southern Jackson, Walthall and Wilkinson. * WHEN...Through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A very moist airmass will be in place across the area for the next several days. Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms with locally heavy rainfall are expected through Thursday night. A large area with rainfall amounts of 4 to 7 inches is expected in the watch area through Thursday night with isolated totals considerably higher. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

National Weather Service