Leaf River near Mclain, MS
Is Leaf River near Mclain, MS flooding right now?
Leaf River near Mclain, MS measured 3.23 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 14.8 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.23 ft
Streamflow
997 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 31.8 ft on Sun, Apr 1, 1900.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 9.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 14.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 24 ft | 20.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 24.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 31.8 ft | 1900-04-01 |
| 31.64 ft | 1961-02-26 |
| 30.38 ft | 1974-04-18 |
| 29.87 ft | 2016-03-15 |
| 28.69 ft | 2018-12-31 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Pascagoula River at Merrill, MS | 10.1 mi | George County |
| Cypress Creek near Janice, MS | 13.6 mi | Perry County |
| Chickasawhay River at Leakesville, MS | 15.6 mi | Greene County |
| Leaf River near New Augusta, MS | 16.5 mi | Perry County |
| Black Creek near Wiggins, MS | 18.6 mi | Stone 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.