State officials are monitoring rivers and creeks for active flood warnings in four counties — Forrest, Hancock, Lamar and Pearl River — as Mississippi responds to localized flooding, the state and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said. The Mississippi River is projected to remain below flood stage at Greenville, Tunica, Natchez and Vicksburg.
The West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeill is at 18 feet and dropped 1 foot overnight. The East Hobolochitto Creek near Caesar is at 15.4 feet and fell 4 feet overnight. The Pearl River near Pearl River, Louisiana, is at 15 feet and is forecast to drop below flood stage on May 31, officials said.
The Jourdan River at Kiln is at 6.2 feet and dropped 1.5 feet overnight. The Wolf River above Gulfport is at 12.2 feet and is forecast to drop below flood stage on May 30. The Biloxi River near Lyman is at 14 feet and dropped 0.5 foot overnight. The Leaf River near McLain is expected to crest at 21 feet on May 28, and the Chickasawhay River at Leakesville is expected to crest at 25 feet on May 31.
Officials cautioned that forecasts could change depending on additional rainfall. The state and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said they will continue to work with local emergency managers and use available resources to respond as needed. Officials urged residents to monitor local warnings and stay safe. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
