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 21 at 5:00PM CDT until May 23 at 3:24PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Thu May 21, 2026, 5:00 PM
Expires: Fri May 22, 2026, 9:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi... East Hobolochitto Creek Near Caesar affecting Pearl River County. For the East Hobolochitto Creek...including Caesar...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Hobolochitto Creek near Caesar. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon to Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water over a few roads in the city of Picayune will cause traffic problems. School bus traffic may need alternate routes. A few homes on Northwood Drive will be threatened. Beech Street and Westchester Subdivision below the confluence of the east and west branches is subject to flooding in low places. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 4.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 15.5 feet tomorrow evening then begin falling. - Flood stage is 15.0 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/lix. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 900 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued May 21 at 4:58PM CDT until May 23 at 7:28PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Thu May 21, 2026, 4:58 PM
Expires: Fri May 22, 2026, 9:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi... West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County. For the West Hobolochitto Creek...including McNeil...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil. * WHEN...From this evening to Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Some roads in the county inundated but passable. Homes in Westchester Subdivision, Picayune will be threatened. Water over a few roads in the city of Picayune will cause traffic problems. School bus traffic may need alternate routes. Beech Street and Westchester Subdivision below the confluence of the east and west branches will be subject to flooding in low places. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 17.5 feet tomorrow morning then begin falling. - Flood stage is 15.0 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/lix. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 900 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued May 21 at 7:46PM CDT until May 24 at 12:12AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Thu May 21, 2026, 7:46 PM
Expires: Fri May 22, 2026, 12:00 PM

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Mississippi... West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County. For the West Hobolochitto Creek...including McNeil...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil. * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Some roads in the county inundated but passable. Homes in Westchester Subdivision, Picayune will be threatened. Water over a few roads in the city of Picayune will cause traffic problems. School bus traffic may need alternate routes. Beech Street and Westchester Subdivision below the confluence of the east and west branches will be subject to flooding in low places. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 18.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon then begin falling. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 Friday afternoon at noon CDT.

Flood Warning issued May 21 at 7:46PM CDT until May 24 at 11:48AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Thu May 21, 2026, 7:46 PM
Expires: Fri May 22, 2026, 12:00 PM

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Mississippi... East Hobolochitto Creek Near Caesar affecting Pearl River County. For the East Hobolochitto Creek...including Caesar...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Hobolochitto Creek near Caesar. * WHEN...From late tonight to late Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Moderate flooding in areas near the stream in Picayune. Water will be in garages of several homes between MS Highway 43 and Beech Street bridge. Northwood Drive will be impassable with some homes flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 17.0 feet early Saturday morning then begin falling. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 Friday afternoon at noon CDT.

Flood Warning issued May 22 at 6:46AM CDT until May 24 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Fri May 22, 2026, 6:46 AM
Expires: Fri May 22, 2026, 11:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... East Hobolochitto Creek Near Caesar affecting Pearl River County. For the East Hobolochitto Creek...including Caesar...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Hobolochitto Creek near Caesar. * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water over a few roads in the city of Picayune will cause traffic problems. School bus traffic may need alternate routes. A few homes on Northwood Drive will be threatened. Beech Street and Westchester Subdivision below the confluence of the east and west branches is subject to flooding in low places. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 16.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 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/lix. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1100 PM CDT.