Water Temperature of the Leaf River in New Augusta, MS
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 3:45 AM CDT
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Station Name: LEAF RIVER NR NEW AUGUSTA, MS
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 108 feet
Nearest Address:
State Hwy 29
New Augusta, MS 39462
Perry County
GPS Coordinates: 31.22166667, -89.0530556
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Weather for New Augusta, Mississippi
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 87°F
L: 73°F

Thu
H: 84°F
L: 70°F

Fri
H: 91°F
L: 69°F

Sat
H: 89°F
L: 69°F

Sun
H: 91°F
L: 71°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:53 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 59 mins
Moon Transit: 10:23 PM
Moonset: 3:21 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 85.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:40 AM - 12:10 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:22 PM - 5:52 PM2:51 AM - 4:21 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Warning issued May 26 at 10:16AM CDT until May 30 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Effective: Tue May 26, 2026, 10:16 AM
Expires: Wed May 27, 2026, 10:30 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Mississippi... Leaf Near McLain affecting George, Perry and Greene Counties. For the Leaf River...including McLain, New Augusta...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Leaf near McLain. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 18 feet, Considerable flooding of agricultural and lowlands near the river. At 24 feet, Some county roads in the area will become flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 21 feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 18 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
Flood Watch issued May 27 at 12:11AM CDT until May 27 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Effective: Wed May 27, 2026, 12:11 AM
Expires: Wed May 27, 2026, 8:15 AM
The Flash Flood Watch has expired for a portion of southeast Mississippi, including the following areas, George, Greene, Perry and Stone. The flash flooding threat has ended for tonight, however additional heavy rain is possible later this morning through the afternoon.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Flood Warning issued May 26 at 9:23PM CDT until May 30 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Effective: Tue May 26, 2026, 9:23 PM
Expires: Wed May 27, 2026, 9:30 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Leaf Near McLain affecting Perry, Greene and George Counties. For the Leaf River...including McLain, New Augusta...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Leaf near McLain. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Considerable flooding of agricultural and lowlands near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 19.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.0 feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued when updates occur.
Flood Warning issued May 26 at 9:04PM CDT until May 27 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Effective: Tue May 26, 2026, 9:04 PM
Expires: Wed May 27, 2026, 10:00 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Chickasawhay River At Enterprise affecting Clarke County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... Black Creek Near Brooklyn affecting Forrest County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Black Creek near Brooklyn. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Widespread flooding of lowland approximately 5 miles up and downstream of the gage site. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tonight and continue falling to 9.3 feet Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 1000 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued May 26 at 10:14AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Effective: Tue May 26, 2026, 10:14 AM
Expires: Wed May 27, 2026, 10:15 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Mississippi... Chickasawhay At Leakesville affecting George and Greene Counties. For the Chickasawhay River...including Waynesboro, Leakesville... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Chickasawhay at Leakesville. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, flooding of lowlands continues and some roads in low lying areas become cut off by high water. At 26.0 feet, Flooding at the highway bridge begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM CDT Tuesday was 20.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 25.0 feet early Sunday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:53 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 59 mins
Moon Transit: 10:23 PM
Moonset: 3:21 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 85.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:40 AM - 12:10 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:22 PM - 5:52 PM2:51 AM - 4:21 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 53.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:53 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 11:08 PM
Moonset: 3:50 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 92.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:23 AM - 12:53 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:19 PM - 6:49 PM3:20 AM - 4:50 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 44.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:54 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 11:55 PM
Moonset: 4:23 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:09 AM - 1:39 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
6:17 PM - 7:47 PM3:53 AM - 5:23 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 5:00 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:57 AM - 2:27 PM
Minor Periods
7:14 PM - 8:44 PM4:30 AM - 6:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.36 μg/m3
Ozone: 49 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 12:44 AM
Moonset: 5:42 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:14 AM - 2:44 AM12:47 AM - 3:17 PM
Minor Periods
8:11 PM - 9:41 PM5:12 AM - 6:42 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
