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

Heat Advisory issued June 30 at 8:58PM CDT until July 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Tue June 30, 2026, 8:58 PM
Expires: Wed July 1, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...George, Greene, Perry, Stone, and Wayne Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Flood Warning issued June 30 at 8:55PM CDT until July 1 at 3:06AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Tue June 30, 2026, 8:55 PM
Expires: Wed July 1, 2026, 3:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Chickasawhay At Leakesville affecting George and Greene Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Chickasawhay at Leakesville. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, flooding of lowlands will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 13.5 feet Sunday 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 June 30 at 7:32PM CDT until July 1 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Tue June 30, 2026, 7:32 PM
Expires: Wed July 1, 2026, 7:00 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 occurring. * WHERE...Chickasawhay at Leakesville. * WHEN...Until Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Flooding of lowlands will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 13.5 feet Sunday 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 June 30 at 7:20PM CDT until July 4 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Tue June 30, 2026, 7:20 PM
Expires: Wed July 1, 2026, 1:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi...Louisiana... Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington and Pearl River Counties. Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Hancock, Pearl River 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 Bogalusa. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * 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 6:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:15 PM CDT Tuesday was 20.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 10.5 feet Friday, July 10. - 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.