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

Tornado Watch issued June 18 at 8:01AM CDT until June 18 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Thu June 18, 2026, 8:01 AM
Expires: Thu June 18, 2026, 5:00 PM

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 351 IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN MISSISSIPPI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI MARION IN SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI FORREST JONES LAMAR THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF COLUMBIA, HATTIESBURG, LAUREL, LUMBERTON, PURVIS, AND WEST HATTIESBURG.

Flood Warning issued June 18 at 9:54AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Thu June 18, 2026, 9:54 AM
Expires: Thu June 18, 2026, 10:00 PM

...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 9:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.3 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 9:24AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Thu June 18, 2026, 9:24 AM
Expires: Thu June 18, 2026, 9:30 PM

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity 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 8:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 AM 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.

Flash Flood Warning issued June 18 at 10:55AM CDT until June 18 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Thu June 18, 2026, 10:55 AM
Expires: Thu June 18, 2026, 5:00 PM

FFWMOB The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Perry County in southeastern Mississippi... * Until 500 PM CDT Thursday. * At 1055 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Beaumont, New Augusta, Oak Grove, Janice, Barbara, Ferguson, Wingate, Progress, Little Creek, Mahned, Hintonville, Belleville and Deep Creek.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Flood Warning issued June 18 at 6:50AM CDT until June 22 at 4:49AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Thu June 18, 2026, 6:50 AM
Expires: Thu June 18, 2026, 7:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Black Creek Near Brooklyn affecting Forrest County. Tallahala Creek At Laurel affecting Jones County. Chickasawhay River At Enterprise affecting Clarke County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Black Creek near Brooklyn. * WHEN...Until early Monday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.

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.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan The next statement will be issued this evening at 700 PM CDT.