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 9:51AM CDT until June 20 at 5:48PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Fri June 19, 2026, 9:51 AM
Expires: Fri June 19, 2026, 10:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Black Creek Near Brooklyn affecting Forrest County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... Tallahala Creek At Laurel affecting Jones County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Black Creek near Brooklyn. * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 21.8 feet, in the Camp Dantzler area, portions of JC Burt Road begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 21.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan The next statement will be issued this evening at 1000 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued June 19 at 7:57AM CDT until June 21 at 8:42AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Fri June 19, 2026, 7:57 AM
Expires: Fri June 19, 2026, 8:00 PM

...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. Black Creek Near Brooklyn affecting Forrest County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Black Creek near Brooklyn. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 21.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.5 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.

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. 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 800 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued June 19 at 9:51AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Fri June 19, 2026, 9:51 AM
Expires: Fri June 19, 2026, 10:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Black Creek Near Brooklyn affecting Forrest County. ...The Flood Warning is extended 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 this evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water begins to cover Old Sandersville Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 8.9 feet. - Forecast...The river fluctuate over the next few days, rising above and falling below flood stage. It will rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 15.5 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan The next statement will be issued this evening at 1000 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued June 19 at 7:57AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Fri June 19, 2026, 7:57 AM
Expires: Fri June 19, 2026, 8:00 PM

...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. Black Creek Near Brooklyn affecting Forrest County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tallahala Creek at Laurel. * WHEN...From this morning until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 8.8 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this morning to 15.8 feet. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

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. 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 800 PM CDT.