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 Advisory issued May 22 at 6:38PM CDT until May 22 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Fri May 22, 2026, 6:38 PM
Expires: Fri May 22, 2026, 7:45 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Mississippi, including the following county, Perry. * WHEN...Until 745 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 637 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Richton, New Augusta, McSwain, Wingate, Ferguson, Mahned, Hintonville, Belleville, Indian Springs, East Side, Runnelstown, Corinth, Good Hope, Tallahala and Brewer. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Advisory issued May 22 at 7:20PM CDT until May 22 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Fri May 22, 2026, 7:20 PM
Expires: Fri May 22, 2026, 8:30 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Mississippi, including the following county, Stone. * WHEN...Until 830 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 720 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wiggins, Perkinston, McHenry, Ten Mile, Perry, Bond, Big Level, Texas and Whites Crossing. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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.

Flood Warning issued May 22 at 6:44AM CDT until May 24 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Fri May 22, 2026, 6:44 AM
Expires: Fri May 22, 2026, 10:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended 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 occurring will continue into the weekend. * WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil. * WHEN...Until Sunday. * 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 5:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 17.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday morning and continue falling to 9.6 feet early Wednesday morning. - 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 1045 PM CDT.

Flood Advisory issued May 22 at 7:03PM CDT until May 22 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Fri May 22, 2026, 7:03 PM
Expires: Fri May 22, 2026, 8:15 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of southern Mississippi, including the following counties, Hancock and Pearl River. * WHEN...Until 815 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 703 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Picayune, Poplarville and Mcneil. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.