Leaf River near New Augusta, MS
Is Leaf River near New Augusta, MS flooding right now?
Leaf River near New Augusta, MS measured 2.24 ft on 2026-11-11 13:45:00 UTC. That observation was 24.8 ft below its 27 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.24 ft
Streamflow
608 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 27 ft, with major flooding at 35 ft. The highest crest on record was 36.8 ft on Tue, Apr 16, 1974.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 14.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 27 ft | 24.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 30 ft | 27.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 35 ft | 32.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 36.8 ft | 1974-04-16 |
| 35.2 ft | 1961-02-24 |
| 31.22 ft | 2016-03-14 |
| 31.1 ft | 1943-03-23 |
| 30.71 ft | 1990-05-15 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Tallahala Creek near Runnelstown, MS | 8.4 mi | Perry County |
| Bogue Homo near Richton, MS | 12.7 mi | Perry County |
| Cypress Creek near Janice, MS | 13.7 mi | Perry County |
| Black Creek near Brooklyn, MS | 14.7 mi | Forrest County |
| Leaf River at Hattiesburg, MS | 15.8 mi | Forrest 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.