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

Flash Flood Warning issued May 21 at 6:02PM CDT until May 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Thu May 21, 2026, 6:02 PM
Expires: Thu May 21, 2026, 8:00 PM

FFWMOB The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Stone County in southeastern Mississippi... * Until 800 PM CDT. * At 602 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. 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, Bond, Ten Mile, Texas and Big Level.

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. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

Flood Advisory issued May 21 at 5:28PM CDT until May 21 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Thu May 21, 2026, 5:28 PM
Expires: Thu May 21, 2026, 8:30 PM

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Mississippi, including the following county, Stone. * WHEN...Until 830 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 528 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wiggins, Perkinston, McHenry, Ten Mile, Big Level, Perry, Whites Crossing, Bond, Texas and Ramsey Springs. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 Advisory issued May 21 at 5:38PM CDT until May 21 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Thu May 21, 2026, 5:38 PM
Expires: Thu May 21, 2026, 8:45 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southern Mississippi, including the following counties, Hancock and Pearl River. * WHEN...Until 845 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 538 PM CDT, the public reported street flooding near US Highway 11 in the advisory area due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Picayune, Poplarville, Mcneil, Kiln and Stennis Space Center. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Warning issued May 21 at 5:00PM CDT until May 23 at 3:24PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Thu May 21, 2026, 5:00 PM
Expires: Fri May 22, 2026, 9:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood Warning 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 Friday afternoon to Saturday 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 Thursday the stage was 4.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 15.5 feet tomorrow evening then begin falling. - 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 Friday morning at 900 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued May 21 at 4:58PM CDT until May 23 at 7:28PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Thu May 21, 2026, 4:58 PM
Expires: Fri May 22, 2026, 9:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood Warning 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 forecast. * WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil. * WHEN...From this evening to Saturday 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 3:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 17.5 feet tomorrow morning then begin falling. - 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 Friday morning at 900 AM CDT.