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 June 19 at 8:42PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Fri June 19, 2026, 8:42 PM
Expires: Sat June 20, 2026, 8:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Leaf Near McLain affecting Perry, Greene and George 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 24.0 feet, Some county roads in the area will become flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 22.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.5 feet early Tuesday afternoon. - 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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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 19 at 9:05PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Fri June 19, 2026, 9:05 PM
Expires: Sat June 20, 2026, 10:30 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... Tallahala Creek At Laurel affecting Jones County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Chickasawhay River At Enterprise affecting Clarke County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tallahala Creek at Laurel. * WHEN...From late tonight until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water begins to cover Old Sandersville Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 9.1 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to 15.5 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 1030 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued June 19 at 11:15PM CDT until June 21 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Fri June 19, 2026, 11:15 PM
Expires: Sat June 20, 2026, 11:15 AM

...The National Weather Service in Jackson MS has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi... Bouie Creek Near Near Hattiesburg affecting Forrest and Covington Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Bouie Creek near Near Hattiesburg. * WHEN...From this evening to Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Low land flooding begins near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.2 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.6 feet on 02/24/2003. - 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.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 1115 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued June 19 at 8:39PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Fri June 19, 2026, 8:39 PM
Expires: Sat June 20, 2026, 8:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues 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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Chickasawhay at Leakesville. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Flooding at the highway bridge begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 25.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 27.5 feet early Tuesday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - 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. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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 19 at 8:44PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Fri June 19, 2026, 8:44 PM
Expires: Sat June 20, 2026, 8:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Pascagoula At Merrill affecting Greene, Jackson and George Counties. For the Pascagoula River...including Merrill...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pascagoula at Merrill. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Streets of Merrill will become flooded. At 24 feet the bridge becomes inaccessible by vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 24.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 24.0 to 24.5 feet. - Flood stage is 22.0 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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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.