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 July 1 at 9:45PM CDT until July 5 at 2:12PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Wed July 1, 2026, 9:45 PM
Expires: Thu July 2, 2026, 3:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi...Louisiana... Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River County and Washington Parish. Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany Parish, Pearl River, and Hancock 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 Bogalusa. * WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Woodlands and crop acreage along the river will be flooded. The Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management area will be inundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 20.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 PM CDT Wednesday was 20.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday morning and continue falling to 11.1 feet Saturday, July 11. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.4 feet on 04/08/1976. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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 when updates are needed.

Flood Warning issued July 2 at 8:07AM CDT until July 5 at 10:36AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 8:07 AM
Expires: Fri July 3, 2026, 2:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi... Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River County and Washington Parish. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi... Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Hancock and Pearl River Counties and St. Tammany Parish. 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 Bogalusa. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Woodlands and crop acreage along the river will be flooded. The Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management area will be inundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:15 AM CDT Thursday was 20.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday morning and continue falling to 11.1 feet Sunday, July 12. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.4 feet on 04/08/1976. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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 when updates are needed.