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 8 at 9:36AM CDT until May 12 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Fri May 8, 2026, 9:36 AM
Expires: Sat May 9, 2026, 9:45 AM

...The National Weather Service in Mobile AL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi... Leaf Near McLain affecting Greene, Perry and George Counties. For the Leaf River...including McLain, New Augusta...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Leaf near McLain. * WHEN...From this afternoon to late Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Considerable flooding of agricultural and lowlands near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 17.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 20.5 feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

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.

Flood Warning issued May 7 at 11:59PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Thu May 7, 2026, 11:59 PM
Expires: Sat May 9, 2026, 12:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers 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 forecast. * WHERE...Chickasawhay at Leakesville. * WHEN...From Saturday evening 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 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Saturday evening and continue rising to a crest of 23.0 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 8 at 9:34AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Fri May 8, 2026, 9:34 AM
Expires: Sat May 9, 2026, 9:45 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended 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 forecast. * WHERE...Chickasawhay at Leakesville. * WHEN...From late tonight 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 9:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 17.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight and continue rising to a crest of 23.0 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.

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.

Flood Warning issued May 8 at 8:16AM CDT until May 15 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Fri May 8, 2026, 8:16 AM
Expires: Sat May 9, 2026, 12:30 AM

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi... Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River and Washington Counties. Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany, Pearl River and Hancock Counties. For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Bogalusa. * WHEN...From late tonight to Friday, May 15. * 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 7:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 19.5 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday, May 15. - 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. 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 late tonight at 1230 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued May 8 at 8:16AM CDT until May 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Fri May 8, 2026, 8:16 AM
Expires: Sat May 9, 2026, 12:30 AM

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi... Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River and Washington Counties. Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany, Pearl River and Hancock Counties. For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River. * WHEN...From Sunday evening to Saturday, May 16. * 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 7:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Sunday evening to a crest of 15.0 feet Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday, May 16. - 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 late tonight at 1230 AM CDT.