Pearl River County Office of Emergency Services

06/17/2026

Sandbag locations in Pearl River County:

In anticipation of heavy rainfall through Friday, the following self-serve sandbag sites will are now open.

Pearl River County Operations Center
810 Hwy 11 South Poplarville, MS

Pine Grove VFD Fire Station 71
86 Pine Grove Rd. Picayune, MS

South East VFD Fire Station 122
298 Salem Rd. Picayune, MS

Nicholson VFD Fire Station 131
1981 Hwy 11 South Picayune, MS

Carriere VFD Fire Station 111
7414 Hwy 11 South Carriere, MS

Community members must bring a shovel and fill their own bags.

06/17/2026

If your home or business was affected by June 2026 flooding, use the link below to report damages.

This survey aims to help state and local emergency management officials across Mississippi Identify and understand damages that have occurred during recent natural disaster activity.

06/16/2026

As of 2:45 PM the following roads are flooded:

06/16/2026

Send a message to learn more

06/16/2026

🚧 Multiple roads are flooded in and around the Picayune area.

We ask everyone to stay off of the roads and do not drive through flooded areas.

05/21/2026

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
538 PM CDT Thu May 21 2026

MSC045-109-220145-
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Hancock MS-Pearl River MS-
538 PM CDT Thu May 21 2026
..FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southern Mississippi, including the following
counties, Hancock and Pearl River.

* WHEN...Until 845 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 538 PM CDT, the public reported street flooding near US
Highway 11 in the advisory area due to thunderstorms. Minor
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Between 2
and 5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Picayune, Poplarville, Mcneil, Kiln and Stennis Space Center.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Flooding is a coast-to-coast threat to some part of the United States and its territories nearly every day of the year. This site is designed to teach you how to stay safe in a flood event. If you know what to do before, during, and after a flood you can increase your chances of survival and bet...

05/21/2026

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
500 PM CDT Thu May 21 2026
..The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...

East Hobolochitto Creek Near Caesar affecting Pearl River County.

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.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

05/21/2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN HANCOCK AND SOUTHEASTERN
PEARL RIVER COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

05/21/2026

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
442 PM CDT Thu May 21 2026

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Harrison County in southern Mississippi...
Northeastern Hancock County in southern Mississippi...
Southeastern Pearl River County in southern Mississippi...

* Until 530 PM CDT.

* At 442 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and straight line wind damage were located 12 miles west
of Saucier, or 14 miles north of Diamondhead, moving northeast at
10 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Harrison, northeastern Hancock and southeastern Pearl
River Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.