Leaf River at Hattiesburg, MS
Is Leaf River at Hattiesburg, MS flooding right now?
Leaf River at Hattiesburg, MS measured 2.12 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 19.9 ft below its 22 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.12 ft
Streamflow
647 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 22 ft, with major flooding at 29.3 ft. The highest crest on record was 34.03 ft on Mon, Apr 15, 1974.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 13.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 22 ft | 19.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 24 ft | 21.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 29.3 ft | 27.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 34.03 ft | 1974-04-15 |
| 31.53 ft | 1961-02-23 |
| 29.19 ft | 1983-04-09 |
| 29.13 ft | 1980-04-14 |
| 28.91 ft | 1943-03-22 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Bouie River at Glendale Avenue at Hattiesburg, MS | 1.6 mi | Forrest County |
| Bouie Creek near Hattiesburg, MS | 9.8 mi | Forrest County |
| Tallahala Creek near Runnelstown, MS | 9.9 mi | Perry County |
| Okatoma Creek at Sanford, MS | 13.5 mi | Covington County |
| Leaf River near New Augusta, MS | 15.8 mi | Perry County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.