Flash flood emergency near Crossroads, Pearl River County, Miss.; Metairie, La. flooding, Oct. 31–Nov. 1
Never walk, swim or drive through floodwater. Ready.gov says just six inches of moving water can knock you down, and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away.
Active. Flood · Mississippi, Louisiana · Oct. 31, 2026 to Nov. 2, 2026. In danger, call 911.
What is happening
At 9:47 PM CDT Saturday, Oct. 31, NWS New Orleans issued a Flash Flood Emergency for northeast of Crossroads in west-central Pearl River County, Mississippi, after emergency management reported 6 to 10 inches of rain, flash flooding with ongoing high water rescues, and swift-moving water covering multiple roadways; NWS called it a particularly dangerous situation and urged people there to seek higher ground. Flash Flood Warnings for west-central Pearl River County continue until 1 AM CDT Sunday, Nov. 1, with 4 to 7 inches of rain reported by radar and moderate to heavy rain still falling. NWS also issued a Flood Warning for West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeill, forecast to rise from 5.5 feet late Saturday to a crest near its 15-foot flood stage Sunday evening, when secondary roads near the creek north of Picayune and low spots on Beech Street and in the Westchester Subdivision may flood; that warning runs until midnight CST Sunday night. Earlier Saturday evening, NWS Flash Flood Warnings covered north-central Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, where emergency management, media and the public reported flooding in Metairie after 3 to 6 inches of rain, and east-central Washington Parish, Louisiana; both ended by 9 PM CDT, but NWS asked drivers to heed remaining road closures. Never drive through flooded roads.
Areas under warnings include West-central Pearl River County, Mississippi, including northeast of Crossroads and West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeill, north of Picayune; earlier warnings for north-central Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, including Metairie, and east-central Washington Parish, Louisiana.
Source: NWS New Orleans Flash Flood Warnings for Pearl River County (9:47 PM and 11:19 PM CDT) and Flood Warning for West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeill (10:22 PM CDT), Oct. 31, 2026. Warnings change; the live panel below is the current word from NWS.
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Confirmed damage
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Official statements and assessments
- Official statement 2026-10-31T21:47:00-05:00
NWS New Orleans Flash Flood Warning (9:47 PM CDT Oct. 31): emergency management reported 6 to 10 inches of rain northeast of Crossroads, Pearl River County, Miss., with flash flooding, ongoing high water rescues and swift-moving water covering multiple roadways (Flash Flood Emergency).
Source: NWS New Orleans, checked 2026-11-01T00:30:00-04:00
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Official state and local links
- Mississippi Emergency Management AgencyState emergency management, shelters and disaster resources
- MDOT TrafficMississippi road conditions and closures
- Pearl River County, MississippiPearl River County official website
- Louisiana GOHSEPLouisiana emergency management
- Louisiana 511Louisiana road conditions and closures
- NWS New Orleans/Baton RougeForecasts and warnings · NWS
During: stay safe
- Get to safe shelter right away and evacuate if officials tell you to.
- Turn Around, Don't Drown: do not walk, swim or drive through floodwater, and never drive around barricades.
- Stay off bridges over fast-moving water.
- If you're trapped in a building, go to the highest level. Do not climb into a closed attic; only go on the roof if necessary, then signal for help.
- If your car is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. Get on the roof if water rises inside the car.
Source: (Ready.gov: Floods)
After: recover
- Return home only when officials say it's safe.
- Stay out of floodwater: it can be contaminated, hide debris, or be electrically charged by downed lines.
- Don't touch electrical equipment if it's wet or you're standing in water.
- Wear gloves, boots and protective clothing to clean up, and dry your home within 24 to 48 hours to limit mold.
- Homeowners insurance usually doesn't cover flooding; if you have NFIP or private flood insurance, file your claim and photograph everything first.
More official guidance
- NWS flood safetyFlood and flash flood safety · NWS
- National Water Prediction ServiceRiver forecasts and flood levels · NOAA
- Ready.gov: FloodsBefore, during and after · Ready.gov
- Water damage and mold guideDrying out and cleanup
- Flood insurance waiting periodNFIP 30-day wait explained
- Nor'easter and coastal flood guideCoastal flood alerts and what to do
- King tides and sunny-day floodingHigh tide flooding explained
- Flooding: full safety guide
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- Roads & closures511, road conditions, flooding
- Find shelterOpen shelters and hotel help
- Boil-water noticesIs your tap water safe?
- FEMA & money helpAid, loans and free legal help
- Tarps & roof helpTarps, roof help and volunteer crews
- Safety firstGas, power lines, CO, floodwater
- After the storm: housing, mental health, money
- Insurance photo checklist
Common questions
Where can I see current warnings for the pearl river county, mississippi flash flooding?
The live panel on this page pulls active alerts straight from the National Weather Service for the affected zones in Mississippi, Louisiana. You can also check your local NWS office or weather.gov.
Is FEMA assistance available for the pearl river county, mississippi flash flooding?
Only if a federal disaster is declared for your county. The FEMA panel on this page shows any declarations as they come in; you can also check DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362.
How much water does it take to sweep away a car?
Ready.gov says one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away, and just six inches of moving water can knock you down.
Does homeowners insurance cover flood damage?
Usually not. Ready.gov notes homeowners policies do not cover flooding; flood coverage comes from the National Flood Insurance Program or a private flood policy, which typically takes 30 days to start.