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 17 at 1:32PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Wed June 17, 2026, 1:32 PM
Expires: Thu June 18, 2026, 1:45 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... Leaf Near McLain affecting George, Greene and Perry Counties. For the Leaf River...including McLain, New Augusta...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor 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 1:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 19.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.0 feet this evening. It will then rise to 23.5 feet Friday evening. 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. 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 17 at 8:06PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Effective: Wed June 17, 2026, 8:06 PM
Expires: Thu June 18, 2026, 8:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers 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 occurring and minor 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 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 19.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 23.5 feet by Friday evening. 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. 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 17 at 10:29AM CDT until June 22 at 4:49AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Wed June 17, 2026, 10:29 AM
Expires: Wed June 17, 2026, 10:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... Black Creek Near Brooklyn affecting Forrest County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Black Creek near Brooklyn. * WHEN...Until early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 24.9 feet, Water begins to affect homes on the south side of Main Street. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 21.4 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 21.6 feet this afternoon and remain steady before beginning a rise to 24.5 feet early Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 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.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan The next statement will be issued this evening at 1030 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued June 17 at 8:56PM CDT until June 22 at 4:49AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Wed June 17, 2026, 8:56 PM
Expires: Thu June 18, 2026, 9:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Chickasawhay River At Enterprise affecting Clarke County. Black Creek Near Brooklyn affecting Forrest County. Tallahala Creek At Laurel affecting Jones County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Black Creek near Brooklyn. * WHEN...Until early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 24.9 feet, Water begins to affect homes on the south side of Main Street. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 20.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.5 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 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.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 900 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued June 17 at 10:31AM CDT until June 22 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Wed June 17, 2026, 10:31 AM
Expires: Wed June 17, 2026, 10:45 PM

...The National Weather Service in Jackson MS has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi... Tallahala Creek At Laurel affecting Jones County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tallahala Creek at Laurel. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water begins to cover Old Sandersville Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 2.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 16.0 feet early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.0 feet on 09/02/2012. - 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.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan The next statement will be issued this evening at 1045 PM CDT.