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 10:36AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Fri June 19, 2026, 10:36 AM
Expires: Fri June 19, 2026, 10:45 PM

...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 10:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 22.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 24.5 feet early Tuesday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - 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. 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 8:42PM 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.

Flash Flood Warning issued June 19 at 10:43PM CDT until June 20 at 2:30AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Fri June 19, 2026, 10:43 PM
Expires: Sat June 20, 2026, 2:30 AM

FFWMOB The National Weather Service in Mobile has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Western George County in southeastern Mississippi... Southern Perry County in southeastern Mississippi... Stone County in southeastern Mississippi... * Until 230 AM CDT. * At 1043 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Wiggins, Perkinston, Whites Crossing, Big Level, Ten Mile, Bond, Perry, Deep Creek, Ramsey Springs, Barbara and Texas. With the tremendous amount of rainfall received over the past 24 to 36 hours, this additional rainfall will quickly become runoff, promoting dangerous flash flooding concerns.

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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Flash Flood Warning issued June 19 at 9:40PM CDT until June 20 at 12:30AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Fri June 19, 2026, 9:40 PM
Expires: Sat June 20, 2026, 12:30 AM

FFWMOB The National Weather Service in Mobile has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Western George County in southeastern Mississippi... Southern Perry County in southeastern Mississippi... Stone County in southeastern Mississippi... * Until 1230 AM CDT. * At 940 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Wiggins, Perkinston, Whites Crossing, Big Level, Ten Mile, Bond, Perry, Deep Creek, Ramsey Springs, Barbara and Texas. With the tremendous amount of rainfall received over the past 24 to 36 hours, this additional rainfall will quickly become runoff, promoting additional flooding concerns.

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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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.