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 June 18 at 2:17PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Thu June 18, 2026, 2:17 PM
Expires: Fri June 19, 2026, 2:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Leaf Near McLain affecting Perry, George and Greene Counties. For the Leaf River...including McLain, New Augusta...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Leaf near McLain. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Residences in West McClain begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:15 PM CDT Thursday was 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.5 feet tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. 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 June 18 at 8:52PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Thu June 18, 2026, 8:52 PM
Expires: Fri June 19, 2026, 9:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Leaf Near McLain affecting George, Greene and Perry Counties. For the Leaf River...including McLain, New Augusta...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Leaf near McLain. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Some county roads in the area will become flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 21.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.5 feet tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. 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 June 18 at 2:03PM CDT until June 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Thu June 18, 2026, 2:03 PM
Expires: Fri June 19, 2026, 2:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... Chickasawhay River At Enterprise affecting Clarke County. Tallahala Creek At Laurel affecting Jones County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Black Creek Near Brooklyn affecting Forrest County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Black Creek near Brooklyn. * WHEN...Until Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 24.9 feet, Water begins to affect homes on the south side of Main Street. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.5 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan The next statement will be issued late tonight at 215 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued June 18 at 8:45PM CDT until June 21 at 8:42AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Thu June 18, 2026, 8:45 PM
Expires: Fri June 19, 2026, 8:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Black Creek Near Brooklyn affecting Forrest County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... Chickasawhay River At Enterprise affecting Clarke County. Tallahala Creek At Laurel affecting Jones County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Black Creek near Brooklyn. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 24.9 feet, Water begins to affect homes on the south side of Main Street. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 21.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan Friday morning at 845 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued June 18 at 2:03PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Thu June 18, 2026, 2:03 PM
Expires: Fri June 19, 2026, 2:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... Chickasawhay River At Enterprise affecting Clarke County. Tallahala Creek At Laurel affecting Jones County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Black Creek Near Brooklyn affecting Forrest County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tallahala Creek at Laurel. * WHEN...From Friday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water begins to cover Old Sandersville Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.8 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning to a crest of 15.8 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.8 feet on 03/10/1998. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan The next statement will be issued late tonight at 215 AM CDT.