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

Nearby Water Temperatures

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 27 at 11:32AM CDT until May 30 at 11:17PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Wed May 27, 2026, 11:32 AM
Expires: Wed May 27, 2026, 11:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Mississippi... Leaf Near McLain affecting Perry, Greene and George Counties. For the Leaf River...including McLain, New Augusta...Minor flooding is forecast. 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. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Leaf near McLain. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, considerable flooding of agricultural and lowlands near the river. At 24.0 feet, some county roads in the area will become flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 21.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is N/A. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:15 AM CDT Wednesday was 21.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 26 at 9:21PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Tue May 26, 2026, 9:21 PM
Expires: Wed May 27, 2026, 9:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Chickasawhay At Leakesville affecting Greene and George Counties. For the Chickasawhay River...including Waynesboro, Leakesville... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Chickasawhay at Leakesville. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Flooding at the highway bridge begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.0 feet early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 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 27 at 11:31AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Wed May 27, 2026, 11:31 AM
Expires: Wed May 27, 2026, 11:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Mississippi... Chickasawhay At Leakesville affecting Greene and George Counties. For the Chickasawhay River...including Waynesboro, Leakesville... Minor flooding is forecast. 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. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 20.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is N/A. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:15 AM CDT Wednesday was 20.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.5 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 27 at 7:00AM CDT until May 31 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Wed May 27, 2026, 7:00 AM
Expires: Wed May 27, 2026, 11:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi... Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Pearl River, Hancock and St. Tammany Counties. For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River. * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.5 feet, Secondary roads to the river and throughout Honey Island Swamp are inundated. Property in the vicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes along the left bank. The Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge will be closed to hunting at the 15.5 foot stage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.2 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1100 PM CDT.