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Home Return to list Flash Flood Warning 0086 Issued by the Baton Rouge Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-06-18 14:56:59
642
WGUS54 KLIX 181956
FFWLIX
MSC109-182245-
/O.NEW.KLIX.FF.W.0086.260618T1956Z-260618T2245Z/
/00000.U.DM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
256 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR ANKER LAKE DAM...
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
A Dam Failure on the East Hobolochitto Creek below Anker Lake Dam
in...
Pearl River County in southern Mississippi...
* Until 545 PM CDT.
* At 256 PM CDT, Emergency management reported that Anker Lake Dam
has been compromised and is encouraging resident in the vicinity of
the dam to evacuate. Residents in the floodway from McNeill
Steephollow Rd south to West Union Road between I-59 and Ceasar
Road are encouraged to evacuate.
FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Anker Lake Dam. This is a PARTICULARLY
DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding from the failure of Anker
Lake Dam.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for areas downstream from
the Anker Lake Dam along the East Hobolochitto Creek.
* The nearest downstream Homes around Lakeside Drive
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Dutch Branch, Playground Branch, Moran Creek, Kennedy Creek, Cowpen
Creek, East Hobolochitto Creek, Hog Branch, Rough Wood Branch, Dead
Tiger Creek, Catahoula Creek, Scrub Creek, Wolf River, Granny
Branch, Pearl River, Little Hell Creek, Crane Creek, Redfish Creek,
Henry Brake, Wooten Creek, Bogue Lusa Creek, Hickory Creek, White
Sand Creek, Long Branch, Soloman Creek, Green Brake, Rocky Creek,
Cypress Creek, Rowland Branch, West Hobolochitto Creek, Fords
Creek, Turkey Creek, Buckley Creek, Mill Branch, Alligator Creek,
Hurricane Creek, Lotts Creek, Sheldon Creek, Juniper Creek, Bee
Tree Brake, Bay Branch, Mill Creek, Red Creek, Silver Run, Parker
Creek, Bogue Chitto, Murder Creek, Pen Branch, Big Branch and
George Branch. Flooding is occurring along the East Hobolochitto
Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
If you are in low lying areas below the Anker Lake Dam you should
move to higher ground immediately. Follow evacuation instructions
provided by your local emergency officials. Do not attempt to drive
across flooded roadways.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
&&
LAT...LON 3101 8950 3098 8948 3098 8943 3101 8942
3101 8935 3100 8934 3065 8934 3065 8954
3052 8955 3050 8965 3046 8965 3050 8975
3062 8983 3064 8981 3066 8985 3078 8983
3082 8978 3085 8979 3085 8978 3100 8973
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
DAM FAILURE...OCCURRING
$$
JFL
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-06-18 15:01:59
911
WGUS74 KLIX 182001
FFSLIX
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
301 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026
MSC109-182245-
/O.CON.KLIX.FF.W.0086.000000T0000Z-260618T2245Z/
/00000.U.DM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Pearl River MS-
301 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR ANKER LAKE DAM...
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE FAILURE OF ANKER LAKE DAM ON THE EAST
HOBOLOCHITTO CREEK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON
FOR SOUTH CENTRAL PEARL RIVER COUNTY...
At 301 PM CDT, emergency management reported the failure of Anker
Lake Dam causing flash flooding downstream on the East Hobolochitto
Creek.
FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Anker Lake Dam. This is a PARTICULARLY
DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding from the failure of Anker
Lake Dam.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for areas downstream from
the Anker Lake Dam along the East Hobolochitto Creek.
The nearest downstream Homes around Lakeside Drive
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Mill Creek, East Hobolochitto Creek and Dutch Branch. Flooding is
occurring along the East Hobolochitto Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
If you are in low lying areas below the Anker Lake Dam you should
move to higher ground immediately. Follow evacuation instructions
provided by your local emergency officials. Do not attempt to drive
across flooded roadways.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
&&
LAT...LON 3066 8957 3064 8956 3062 8956 3057 8957
3057 8960 3060 8962 3062 8960 3063 8961
3066 8962
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
DAM FAILURE...OCCURRING
$$
TJS
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-06-18 15:25:59
579
WGUS74 KLIX 182025
FFSLIX
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
325 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026
MSC109-182245-
/O.CON.KLIX.FF.W.0086.000000T0000Z-260618T2245Z/
/00000.U.DM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Pearl River MS-
325 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR ANCHOR LAKE DAM...
....CORRECTION...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE FAILURE OF ANCHOR LAKE
DAM ON THE EAST HOBOLOCHITTO CREEK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT
THIS AFTERNOON FOR SOUTH CENTRAL PEARL RIVER COUNTY...
At 325 PM CDT, emergency management reported the failure of Anchor
Lake Dam causing flash flooding downstream on the East Hobolochitto
Creek.
FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Anchor Lake Dam. This is a PARTICULARLY
DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding from the failure of Anchor
Lake Dam.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for areas downstream from
the Anchor Lake Dam along the East Hobolochitto Creek.
The nearest downstream Homes around Lakeside Drive
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Mill Creek, East Hobolochitto Creek and Dutch Branch. Flooding is
occurring along the East Hobolochitto Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
If you are in low lying areas below the Anchor Lake Dam you should
move to higher ground immediately. Follow evacuation instructions
provided by your local emergency officials. Do not attempt to drive
across flooded roadways.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
&&
LAT...LON 3066 8957 3064 8956 3062 8956 3057 8957
3057 8960 3060 8962 3062 8960 3063 8961
3066 8962
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
DAM FAILURE...OCCURRING
$$
TJS
Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-06-18 17:38:04
712
WGUS54 KLIX 182237
FFWLIX
MSC109-190045-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FF.W.0086.000000T0000Z-260619T0045Z/
/00000.U.DM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
537 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
A dam is being monitored for possible failure on the East
Hobolochitto Creek below Anchor Lake Dam in...
South Central Pearl River County in southern Mississippi...
* Until 745 PM CDT.
* At 537 PM CDT, emergency management reported the status of the
Anchor Lake Dam as being monitored for potential failure.
HAZARD...Flash flooding from the possible failure of Anchor Lake
Dam.
SOURCE...Emergency management.
IMPACT...Flooding of areas downstream from the Anchor Lake Dam
along the East Hobolochitto Creek.
* The nearest downstream Homes around Lakeside Drive.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Mill Creek, East Hobolochitto Creek and Dutch Branch. Flooding is
occurring along the East Hobolochitto Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you are in low lying areas below the Anchor Lake Dam you should
move to higher ground immediately. Follow evacuation instructions
provided by your local emergency officials. Do not attempt to drive
across flooded roadways.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
&&
LAT...LON 3066 8957 3064 8956 3062 8956 3057 8957
3057 8960 3060 8962 3062 8960 3063 8961
3066 8962
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
DAM FAILURE...IMMINENT
$$
TJS
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-06-18 19:32:53
181
WGUS74 KLIX 190032
FFSLIX
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
732 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026
MSC109-190042-
/O.CAN.KLIX.FF.W.0086.000000T0000Z-260619T0045Z/
/00000.U.DM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Pearl River MS-
732 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE FAILURE OF ANCHOR LAKE DAM ON THE EAST
HOBOLOCHITTO CREEK IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTH CENTRAL PEARL RIVER
COUNTY...
Per local officials the voluntary evacuation has been lifted. Please
continue to heed all road closures.
A Flood Watch remains in effect until 700 AM CDT Friday for portions
of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi.
&&
LAT...LON 3066 8957 3064 8956 3062 8956 3057 8957
3057 8960 3060 8962 3062 8960 3063 8961
3066 8962
$$
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