Is the Leaf River flooding?
The Leaf River is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in Mississippi. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Leaf River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 4 of 4 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Mississippi river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Leaf River near Collins, MS. The highest level ever recorded there was 33.00 ft in April 1856, carrying 56,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1856 (89 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.65 ft, 28.4 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf River near Collins, MS | No flooding | 4.65 ft | 25 ft | |
| Leaf River at Hattiesburg, MS | No flooding | 2.12 ft | 22 ft | |
| Leaf River near New Augusta, MS | No flooding | 2.78 ft | 27 ft | |
| Leaf River near Mclain, MS | No flooding | 3.23 ft | 18 ft |