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 28 at 9:37AM CDT until May 31 at 1:51AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Thu May 28, 2026, 9:37 AM
Expires: Thu May 28, 2026, 9:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Mississippi... Leaf Near McLain affecting Greene, Perry and George Counties. For the Leaf River...including McLain, New Augusta...Minor flooding is forecast. 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. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Leaf near McLain. * WHEN...Until late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, considerable flooding of agricultural and lowlands near the river. At 24.0 feet, some county roads in the area will become flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 21.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is N/A. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM CDT Thursday was 21.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday evening and continue falling to 12.9 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 28 at 9:40AM CDT until May 30 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Thu May 28, 2026, 9:40 AM
Expires: Thu May 28, 2026, 9:45 PM

...The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Flood Warning for the following river in Mississippi... Pascagoula At Merrill affecting Greene, Jackson and George Counties. For the Pascagoula River...including Merrill...Minor flooding is forecast. 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. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pascagoula at Merrill. * WHEN...From Friday morning to late Friday night. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Flood Stage. Water approaches homes in west Merrill. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 21.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is N/A. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 28 at 9:36AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Thu May 28, 2026, 9:36 AM
Expires: Thu May 28, 2026, 9:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Mississippi... Chickasawhay At Leakesville affecting Greene and George Counties. For the Chickasawhay River...including Waynesboro, Leakesville... Minor flooding is forecast. 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. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Chickasawhay at Leakesville. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, flooding of lowlands continues and some roads in low lying areas become cut off by high water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 21.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is N/A. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM CDT Thursday was 21.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.5 feet tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flash Flood Warning issued May 28 at 11:05AM CDT until May 28 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Thu May 28, 2026, 11:05 AM
Expires: Thu May 28, 2026, 2:00 PM

FFWMOB The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Stone County in southeastern Mississippi... * Until 200 PM CDT. * At 1105 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 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, McHenry, Ten Mile, Perry, Big Level, Whites Crossing and Texas.

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.

Flood Warning issued May 28 at 9:07AM CDT until May 31 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Thu May 28, 2026, 9:07 AM
Expires: Fri May 29, 2026, 1:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi...Louisiana... Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany, Hancock and Pearl River Counties. For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River. * WHEN...Until Sunday 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. At 15.5 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. The Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge will be closed to hunting at the 15.5 foot stage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is cresting and will fall below flood stage early Sunday 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. 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 115 AM CDT.