Is the Leaf River flooding?

Mississippi · 4 gauges · Mississippi river levels

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.

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Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

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.

Drains 743 sq mi · gauge elevation 197 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Leaf River near Collins, MSNo flooding4.65 ft25 ft
Leaf River at Hattiesburg, MSNo flooding2.12 ft22 ft
Leaf River near New Augusta, MSNo flooding2.78 ft27 ft
Leaf River near Mclain, MSNo flooding3.23 ft18 ft
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.