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 6 at 4:42PM CDT until June 8 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Sat June 6, 2026, 4:42 PM
Expires: Sun June 7, 2026, 10:45 AM

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi... West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County. .Heavy rainfall on already saturated ground has led to rapid rise of the river. 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 Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Some secondary roads near the stream north of Picayune will be inundated. 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 Saturday the stage was 10.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 16.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.5 feet on 03/23/1989. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. 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.

Flood Warning issued June 6 at 4:41PM CDT until June 8 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Sat June 6, 2026, 4:41 PM
Expires: Sun June 7, 2026, 10:45 AM

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi... East Hobolochitto Creek Near Caesar affecting Pearl River County. .Heavy rainfall on already saturated ground has led to rapid rise of the river. For the East Hobolochitto Creek...including Caesar...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Hobolochitto Creek near Caesar. * WHEN...From this evening to Monday 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 Saturday the stage was 11.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 16.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.1 feet on 07/22/2021. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. 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.

Flood Warning issued June 6 at 7:41PM CDT until June 8 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Sat June 6, 2026, 7:41 PM
Expires: Sun June 7, 2026, 1:45 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 and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil. * WHEN...From this evening to Monday 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 6:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM CDT Saturday was 15.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.5 feet on 02/25/2013. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. 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.

Flood Warning issued June 6 at 7:40PM CDT until June 8 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Sat June 6, 2026, 7:40 PM
Expires: Sun June 7, 2026, 1:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended 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 late tonight to Monday 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 6:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 13.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 16.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.1 feet on 07/22/2021. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. 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.