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 26 at 10:16AM CDT until May 30 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Tue May 26, 2026, 10:16 AM
Expires: Wed May 27, 2026, 10:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Mississippi... Leaf Near McLain affecting George, Perry and Greene Counties. For the Leaf River...including McLain, New Augusta...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Leaf near McLain. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 18 feet, Considerable flooding of agricultural and lowlands near the river. At 24 feet, Some county roads in the area will become flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 21 feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 18 feet.

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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

Flood Watch issued May 26 at 3:38PM CDT until May 27 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Tue May 26, 2026, 3:38 PM
Expires: Tue May 26, 2026, 11:45 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Mississippi, including the following counties, George, Greene, Perry and Stone. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Another round of heavy rainfall is expected on Wednesday. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected with locally higher amounts around 3 inches which may cause flash flooding, especially in urban and other poor drainage areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

Flood Watch issued May 26 at 3:38PM CDT until May 27 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Tue May 26, 2026, 3:38 PM
Expires: Tue May 26, 2026, 11:45 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Mississippi, including the following counties, George, Greene, Perry and Stone. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Another round of heavy rainfall is expected on Wednesday. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected with locally higher amounts around 3 inches which may cause flash flooding, especially in urban and other poor drainage areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

Flood Watch issued May 27 at 12:11AM CDT until May 27 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Wed May 27, 2026, 12:11 AM
Expires: Wed May 27, 2026, 8:15 AM

The Flash Flood Watch has expired for a portion of southeast Mississippi, including the following areas, George, Greene, Perry and Stone. The flash flooding threat has ended for tonight, however additional heavy rain is possible later this morning through the afternoon.

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

Flood Warning issued May 26 at 9:23PM CDT until May 30 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Tue May 26, 2026, 9:23 PM
Expires: Wed May 27, 2026, 9:30 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...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Leaf near McLain. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Considerable flooding of agricultural and lowlands near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 19.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.0 feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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.