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 23 at 9:20AM CDT until May 28 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Sat May 23, 2026, 9:20 AM
Expires: Sun May 24, 2026, 1:30 AM

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi... Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany, Hancock and Pearl River Counties. For the Lower Pearl River...Pearl River...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning to Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Secondary roads to the river and throughout Honey Island Swamp are inundated. Property in the vicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes along the left bank. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0 feet Tuesday morning and remain near flood stage through Wednesday night. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 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/lix. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 130 AM CDT.

Flood Watch issued May 23 at 9:04AM CDT until May 24 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Sat May 23, 2026, 9:04 AM
Expires: Sat May 23, 2026, 11:15 PM

* WHAT...Multiple rounds of heavy rain are forecast through this weekend. Widespread 2 to 4 inches of rainfall is forecast with locally higher amounts of 6 to 8 inches or more. Rainfall rates in excess of 2 to 4 inches per hour are likely with some storms. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana, including the following parishes, Assumption, Central Jefferson, Central Plaquemines, Central St. Charles, Central Tangipahoa, Coastal Jefferson, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Eastern Ascension, Eastern Orleans, Iberville, Lower Lafourche, Lower Plaquemines, Lower St. Bernard, Lower St. Charles, Lower Tangipahoa, Lower Terrebonne, Northern Livingston, Northern St. Tammany, Northern Tangipahoa, Pointe Coupee, Southeast St. Tammany, Southern Livingston, Southwestern St. Tammany, St. Helena, St. James, St. John The Baptist, Upper Jefferson, Upper Lafourche, Upper Plaquemines, Upper St. Bernard, Upper St. Charles, Upper Terrebonne, Washington, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana, Western Ascension and Western Orleans and southern Mississippi, including the following areas, Amite, Northern Hancock, Northern Harrison, Northern Jackson, Pearl River, Pike, Southern Hancock, Southern Harrison, Southern Jackson, Walthall and Wilkinson. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flood Warning issued May 23 at 9:22AM CDT until May 25 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Sat May 23, 2026, 9:22 AM
Expires: Sun May 24, 2026, 1:30 AM

...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...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Hobolochitto Creek near Caesar. * WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon. * 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 8:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.5 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Monday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 late tonight at 130 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued May 23 at 9:21AM CDT until May 25 at 12:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Sat May 23, 2026, 9:21 AM
Expires: Sun May 24, 2026, 1:30 AM

...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...Until early Monday afternoon. * 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 8:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.7 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Monday 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 late tonight at 130 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued May 23 at 7:26PM CDT until May 28 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Sat May 23, 2026, 7:26 PM
Expires: Sun May 24, 2026, 11:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi...Louisiana... 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 forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning to Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Secondary roads to the river and throughout Honey Island Swamp are inundated. Property in the vicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes along the left bank. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0 feet Tuesday morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 Sunday morning at 1130 AM CDT.